On Monday, November 7, 2016 Mr. Richard Lewis Williamson, age 57 of Morganton, entered into the arms of Jesus after a long battle with parkinson’s. Mr. Williamson was born November 26, 1958 in Copperhill, TN to the late Calvin Lewis Williamson and Mary Alice Williamson. Richard worked for Fannin County Fire and EMS, Shaw Industries, and Fannin Regional in maintenance for many years. He also worked for magic chef in Cleveland, TN. and was a volunteer fireman for Polk Co. A member of Mineral Bluff Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by father, Calvin Lewis Williamson.

Survivors include: mother, Mary Alice Williamson, loving wife of 32 years, Judy Lee Williamson, daughter, Amanda (ET) Worajak, son, Adam (Rose) Williamson, grandchildren, Aubree and Nomanee, sister, Beth (Jerry) Beaver, sister, Jeannie (David) Williamson, Brother, Raymond (Alice) Williamson and brother in law , Gary (Mary Jane) Abercrombie.

Funeral services: Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mineral Bluff Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Hooper officiating. Pallbearers: Joshua Abercrombie, Seth Abercrombie, Christian Taylor, Jason Abercrombie, Justin Abercrombie, Paul Beaver, Nathan Beaver, William Black, Matt Braddy. Honorary pallbearers: Jeff Nicholson, Coy Roper, Darryl Payne, Jerry Goddard, Danny Ensley, Tony Petty, Danny Payne.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Georgia Mountain Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.