Christopher Lane “Chris” Williamson, 39, of Florence, passed away June 5, 2014. He was a member of Cross Point Church of Christ. The life Chris lived was centered around God and family. He dearly loved his wife, children, parents, brother, sisters, and grandparents. He helped coach Averee, Brody and Lilly in sports; was a role model for his sisters, Noel and Heather and always looking out for his “little brother” Billy. He was always there when family needed him. Chris loved his family of co-workers. His goal since high school was to be a lineman and he was so proud to be a Florence Electricity Department lineman, and was a member of IBEW Local #558. He was dedicated to his job and loved and provided well for his family.
Visitation will be Monday, June 9, 2014 from 10 – 2 p.m. at Jackson Heights Church of Christ with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. Officiating will be Frank Mills and Ronnie Pannell. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Chris is survived by his wife, Andrea Williamson; children, Averee Faith, Brody Lane, and Lilly Grace Williamson; parents, Kay Angel Danley (Ricky), Gary Williamson (Tammra); grandmothers, Margaret Angel, Margaret Williamson; siblings, Noel Staggs (Jeremy), Heather Robertson (Heath), Billy Williamson; nephews, Issac Staggs, Case Robertson; mother and father-in-law, Rufus and Sharon Johnson; grandmother-in-law, Wynoka Irons. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Paw Angel and Papa Joe Williamson.
Active pallbearers will be Les Abston, Joe Manchester, Duane Keener, Brad Wooten, Will Lambert, Phillip South, Bryan Springer, and Steve Hennessee.
Honorary pallbearers will be his co-workers and friends at the Florence City Electricity Department.
