V.L. Williamson

V.L. Williamson, 96, of Kenton passed away from this life on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at noon in the Kenton chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Brother Shawn Allred officiating. Interment will follow in New Salem Cemetery.

He was born April 18, 1925, in Lake County, the son of the late Verner & Daisy Phoebus Williamson. He was a supervisor for the Texas Gas Company and was a member of First Baptist Church of Kenton.

He served his country with the United States Navy. Military honors will be observed.

He is survived by two children, Deborah Tyler (Mickey) of Collierville, Glenn Williamson (Sue) of Munford; sister-in-law, Evelyn Rudd; three grandchildren, Regan McIntosh, Brandon Tyler, Whittney Williamson; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Marie Rudd Williamson; brothers, Wyley Ray Williamson and Phoebus Williamson; nephew, Keith Rudd; and brother-in-law, Elvis Rudd.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Kenton chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home