Louis Junior Williamson

WILLIAMSON, GILL, ECKHEART, DUFF

Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 11/27/2015 at 16:51:47

Louis Junior Williamson, 91, of Marion, formerly of Iowa City, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23rd, 2015 at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, 605 Kirkwood Ave. Iowa City with Al Christopherson officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Linn Manor Care Center, Iowa City Senior Center, or the charity of your choice.

Louis was born September 19, 1924 in Masonville, Iowa, the son of Louis and Eloide Williamson (Gill). Immediately following his high school graduation he was drafted in the United States Army and was a World War II Veteran. He married Ermadel Eckheart on September 28, 1947 in West Union, Iowa. She passed away July 13, 2005. Louis had been employed at Sheller Globe (tool & die) in Iowa City. Following his retirement in 1986 he volunteered at the Iowa City Senior Center. He was also very active in the Voices of Experience Chorus and the Old Capitol Barber Shop Choir. Louis attended the Gospel Hall in Marion.

He is survived by his children; daughter Iris Duff (Bob) of Marion, IA and son Keith Williamson (Michele) of Milan, IL; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister Rotha Pratt.

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