John A. Williamson was born in Cullman County, Alabama on July 18, 1929. He graduated from Anniston High School and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Sarah Mildred Hodge on Dec. 26, 1953. He lived and worked in Oxford, Alabama and Weaver, Alabama as a machinist and supported Mildred in her career as an optician. They returned to Cullman, Alabama in 1993.
John was a marathon runner and an active member of the United States Army Reserve until 1986 when he retired with the rank of Sergeant Major. His military decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Korean Service Medal with Five Battle Stars. He was a member of the Hartwill Masonic Lodge.
John spent his retirement years pursuing his passion of farming and caring for his beloved wife who preceded him in death on Nov. 12, 2021. He leaves behind a beautiful farm and a love of life for his daughter, Denise W. Killebrew, his son-in-law, Tracy B. Baker, and the joys of his life, his grandchildren, John A. Killebrew and Virginia Carter Killebrew.
He is survived by his sisters, Lucille Burks and Peggy LeCroy, his brothers, CJ Williamson and Thomas Williamson, his sister-in-law, Polly Tankersley and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews, all of whom thought that he was just the best.
