Henry M. “Chip” Williamson
65, Columbia
A private funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, at Woodlawn Church for Henry M. “Chip” Williamson, 65, of Columbia, who died on Tuesday, May 5 at his residence. Burial followed in Floral Hills Memorial Garden in Gulfport. Pastor Jerron Carney officiated at the services. A celebration of life service will be held in the near future.
He was a native of Columbia, who grew up in Biloxi and later returned to Columbia to pursue a career in banking after receiving a degree in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi.
He was president and a member of the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank. With over 43 years in banking, he worked daily to serve his customers well and make a difference in the lives of those he met by his encouraging spirit. He accomplished much in his banking career. One of his goals was to achieve 40 years of banking, which he accomplished in 2016 and in 2017, he was recognized as a Leader in Finance by the Mississippi Business Journal.
He loved his family, the outdoors, hunting, LSU sports and being Paw Paw to his five grand-boys who filled his life with much joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Quin and Blanche Williamson, and sister, Bobbye Jean Detwiler.
Survivors include his wife, Leitha Williamson of Columbia; son, Scott Williamson (Heather) of Columbia; daughter, April Rose (Jeremy) of Biloxi; grandchildren, Matthew Williamson, Michael Williamson and Maxwell Williamson, all of Columbia, and Camden Everett and Hudson Everett, both of Biloxi; sisters, Charlotte Breal (Harold) and Sheba Brown (Steve), both of Biloxi, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers were Timmy Beal, Greg Prine, Kenny Breal, Mike Gates, Roy Dearman, Tommy Thornhill and Ford Fortenberry. Honorary pallbearers were Citizens Bank Board of Directors.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.
Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia was in charge of the arrangements.
