Richard Dean "Dick" Williamson

January 30, 1954 - December 24, 2019

Richard Dean "Dick" Williamson, of Carrollton, passed away at home after a lengthy illness, on December 24, 2019, at the age of 65 years. Born on January 30, 1954 to Wayne "Jake" and the late Dorothea (Johnson) Williamson. A 1972 graduate of Carrollton High School, Dick went on to retire from RKW North America in Franklin, KY in 2016. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of The Pelican Club where he attended events with his father. Dick also enjoyed attending tractor pulls and Carrollton Warriors football games. Prior to his illness, Dick was a licensed pilot and owned a single engine Cessna. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Edna, his wife of 14 years, Karen (Simpson), daughters Kaysey Newbold and Tasha (Cody) Poole, grandchildren Nadia Pryor, Kashton and Branson Tonn, and Camden & Paisley Poole. Dick will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Debbie (Jim) Bernard, David & Mark Williamson, Charlene Russell, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Dick's family asks for donations to be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association. A memorial service will be announced at a later date