It is with sorrow that the management and staff of Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, Inc. announces the passing of Mr. Nathaniel Williamson of Darlington. Mr. Williamson passed on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in McLeod Hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral service will be 1:00pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Round O Baptist Church Cemetery. Interment will follow. Please adhere to social distancing and mask wearing for this service.
Obituary
Mr. Nathaniel Williamson, Jr., son of the late Nathaniel, Sr. and Dora Lee Jones Williamson was born on March 13, 1952. “ Nay” as he was affectionately called departed his earthly life on Wednesday afternoon, March 10, 2021 after a brief illness with his two daughters at his bedside.
He attended the public schools of Darlington County School System.
On May 8, 1981, he married the love of his life, Wilhemenia Hickman. Nay and Wilhemenia dated for 10 years and then united into holy matrimony that lasted for almost 40 years; this union was blessed with two children, LaTonya Williamson and Jamonica Williamson.
“Nay” was employed at R. E. Goodson Construction for 49 years. He loved to work, and he loved to be outside. Nay loved to watch old Westerns on television. He was an individual who kept to himself.
Those left to cherish Nathaniel’s memories are: his loving and devoted wife, Wilhemenia Hickman Williamson of the home; two caring and devoted daughters: LaTonya Williamson Edwards of Darlington, SC and Jamonica Williamson of the home; three brothers: Ernest Williamson of Darlington, SC, Leroy (Renata) Williamson of Hartsville, SC and Christopher (Laura) Williamson of Bealton, VA; four sisters: Virginia (Moses) Perkins, Marguerite Miles, Carolyn McCollough, Diane Holloman all of Darlington, SC; ; his only aunt, Elvira Williamson Dixon of Darlington, SC; three brothers-in-law: Edward (Annie Bell) Hickman of Shelby, NC, Johnny Hickman and Bobby Hickman both of Darlington, SC; five sisters-in-law: Bertha Gattison, Kate Roceda Poole, Lucille Williams, Mary (Walter) Tedder all of Darlington, SC and Barbara Richardson of Philadelphia, PA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Nathaniel was preceded in death by his parents: Nathaniel, Sr. and Dora Lee Jones Williamson; his brother, Robert Lewis Jones; two sisters: Betsy Mae Williamson and Doretha Williamson and his only grandchild, Orlando “Dee” Edwards, Jr.
Visitation for relatives and friends is held at the residence, 1512 Jamonica Lane, Darlington.
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