Buford Williamson

Graveside service for Mr. Buford Williamson, 87 of Latch, Texas, will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Hopewell Cemetery with Rev. Charles Johnson officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Williamson was born May 11, 1933, in Latch, Texas to John Lawrence and Ethel Burkett Williamson and passed away on Saturday, December 26.

He graduated from Harmony High School and Stephen F. Austin State University and proudly served our country in the United States Army. Mr. Williamson retired from Texas Eastman as an Operator in 1989.

He is survived by his Son, Jon Williamson and wife Lena of Latch; daughters, Susie Stephens and husband Arlyn of Longview, Jeannie Cammack and husband Steve of Colleyville and Stacy Williamson and Rick of Gilmer; 9 grandchildren, Scott Stephens and wife Mandy, Amanda Coleman and husband Brad, Warren Cammack and wife Katie, Holden Cammack and wife Kendra, Matt Mullinix, Sara Fugler and husband Joe, Jimi Breckenridge and husband Clay, Zain Williamson and wife Heather and Logan Williamson and wife Miranda; 13 great-grandchildren, Abby Stephens, Cooper Stephens, Max Coleman, Jake Coleman, Jace Breckenridge, Peyton Breckenridge, Brady Fugler, Riley Williamson, Morgan Williamson, Wyatt Williamson, Marley Aaron, Jintri Williamson and Blain Williamson. Mr. Williamson is also survived by his Loving Companion Jean Thompson.

Pallbearers will be Scott Stephens, Matt Mullinix, Zain Williamson, Logan Williamson, Warren Cammack and Holden Cammack.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 6:00 PM, Monday December 28, 2020 at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105