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Lewis "Wimp" Williamson, 87, of Sardis, OH, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018, at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, WV.
He was born May 26, 1931 in Fly, OH, the son of the late Lewis C. and Emma Merckle Williamson.
He was married to Wanda Bouch in 1950 and they kept the vows they gave to God by becoming as one. They were pretty inseparable. He and Wanda did a lot of traveling, seeing many landmarks, parks, and such. They were in 46 of the 48 original states. Wimp always took his hat off when he crossed the state line. He was Ohio proud.
Lewis was a hard worker, as a boy, he helped farmers, and after graduation, worked at Rittman Box Board, Construction, PPG and worked 35 years at Conalco, and was a member of USWA Local 5760.
Lewis was a sports fan and took time to play with his children and help manage Little League, Pony League, and Legion baseball.
He attended Sardis United Methodist Church and was an active member teaching young adults, serving on committees and helped the Manna program.
Next to his wife, yes, before her, he loved God and missed few services.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Williamson and a brother, John Williamson; and his in-laws.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Wanda Bouch Williamson; three sons, David and Teri of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Larry Williamson of Middlebourne, WV and Mark Williamson of Sardis, OH; one daughter, Elaine Williamson of Sardis, OH; two sisters, Carol Beaver of Sardis, OH, and Marilyn Boyer of Dundus, OH; good brother-in-laws, Larry Boyer and Ken Beaver.
He loved all 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. He had many great friends at 5760 retirees, relatives, fine neighbors and church people. Everyone who knew Wimp, loved him.
Family will receive friends Thursday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home 37234 Mound St. Sardis, OH with services being held at Sardis United Methodist Church Friday at 1 p.m. with Jim Miller officiating.
Interment will follow in Sardis Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to Sardis United Methodist Church Manna Program 37240 Fifth Ave. Sardis, OH 43946.
Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com.