Jerry E. Williamson

Jerry E. Williamson, age 87 years, 8 months and 4 days of West Manchester, OH passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at his home.  He was born January 11, 1936 in Lakeland, FL to the late Jerome and Audrey (Flora) Williamson.  On February 2, 1957 he was united in marriage to Donna Denlinger.  They started up housekeeping in Trotwood, OH in the Stillwater District.  In 1960 they moved to West Manchester, OH in the Prices Creek District.  Their home was blessed with 4 children.  He was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church on July 17, 1993 and he called for and received anointing on Feb 20, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law Millard and Orpha Denlinger; siblings: Kenneth, Nathan (Janice), Delbert, Earl, Mary Alice (Dewey) and Glen (Betty), brothers-in-law Jimmy Causey and Pat Shiver; granddaughter-in-law Brittani Ann Williamson; 2 great granddaughters: Addison Markley and Reyna Austin.  He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Donna (Denlinger) Williamson of West Manchester, OH; 4 children: Christy (Aaron) Markley of New Paris, OH, Calvin Williamson of Lewisburg, OH, Gary (Sue) Williamson of West Manchester, OH and Cheryl (Emery) Bowman of Rocky Mount, VA; 14 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren; sisters Naoma Shiver of Lakeland, FL and Linda (Charlie) Merritt of Haines City, FL;  sisters-in-law Mary Williamson of Lakeland, FL and Rose Williamson of Clarkesville, GA; and many nieces, nephews and friends.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Prices Creek Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 6223 State Route 726, Eldorado, OH.  Funeral service will be held at the church on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 10:00 am with the home brethren officiating.   Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery. Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.