L.B. Williamson, 80

Born on Dec. 13, 1927 in Warren County, he was a former warehouse manager with Caney Fork Electric Co-op for 41 years. Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Thomas and Minnie Lee Clark Williamson, sisters Mae Tubbs, Carrie Mullican and Fannie Alberta Wright, and brothers George, Edd, Eugene, Sid and Charles Williamson.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years Iona Dodd Williamson of McMinnville; daughters, Barbara Gail Hancock of Woodbury and Patricia and (Michael) Walker of Beersheba Springs; son, Jerry and (Rhonda) Williamson of McMinnville; grandchildren, Trent and (KaSondra) Hancock, Melanie and (Carl) Wright, Jason Walker, Nicholas Williamson and Bethni Spears; and great grandchildren Gracie Lynn Hancock and Nathan Wright. Many other family members and friends also survive.

Funeral service was held Monday in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Andrew Dunn and Rev. Christian Smith officiated. The retired employees of Caney Fork Electric Co-op served as honorary pallbearers. Interment followed at Bethany Cemetery.

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.