Leonard J.

Williamson

Leonard J. Williamson, son of the late Willard P. Williamson and Allie (Hart) Williamson, was born in Clay County, Arkansas, on June 8, 1926. He departed this life at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri, on January 11, 2023, at the age of 96.

Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Navy. On January 27, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, Leonard was united in marriage to Brenda Barnes. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2007. Leonard was a member of New Life Temple Church in Ellington, Missouri. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, running dogs and camping at the creek. Leonard's greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Deloris Thurston, second wife, Brenda Williamson, third wife, Willy Williamson, one son, Leonard "Allen" Williamson, one daughter, Pam Pointer, two brothers, Arthur and Orville Williamson, and five sisters, Pearl Davis, Ruby Hayes, Rose Mitchell, Bee Law and Thelma Williamson.

Leonard is survived by three sons, Jeffrey Scott Williamson and wife Carla of Ellington, Missouri, Travis Williamson and wife Vanessa of Ellington, Missouri, and Donnie Williamson and wife Carol of Redford, Missouri, three daughters, Christine Pointer and husband Fay, Lorene James and husband Jesse, and Sherry Wall and husband Kerry all of Green Forest, Arkansas, 24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Leonard will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 10AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Doug Massie

Burial: Morris Cemetery

Pallbearers: Travis, Jeff, Kevin, Randy, Rylan and Steven

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri