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Lincoln – Harold L. Williamson , 77, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at his home.

Funeral Services for Mr. Williamson will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln with Dr. Paul Boatman officiating.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church.

Burial will be in Fouts Cemetery at Irvington, Illinois at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2012.

Harold Lee Williamson was born on November 10, 1934 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of George Herbert and Grace Wells Williamson. He married Carolyn Witzel on April 12, 1958. She preceded him in death. He later married Pat Ward Cavenaile on July 4, 1992. She survives.

Also surviving are his children: Kimmie McDowell Williamson at home,
Timothy (Kim) Williamson of Tx., Stephen (Vicki) Williamson of Mt. Carmel, James (Cindy) Williamson of Tx., David (Tracey) Williamson of Bloomington, stepchildren: David (Susie) Cavenaile of Ft. Wayne, Indiana , Barbara (Jeff) Clott of Lincoln, Mark Cavenaile of St. Louis, Mo. One brother: Joe (Joan) Mayo of Shawnee Mission, Ks., Eleven grandchildren, Five Stepgrandchildren, Three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife.

Mr. Williamson recently retired from the First Christian Church in Arcola, Illinois. He has served as a minister for over 50 years doing ministry in many central Illinois communities. Locally serving the Armington Christian Church.

He was a member of the Arcola Lions Club serving as their President, Member of the Comet Masonic Lodge in Minier, and Illini Christian Ministry Board.

Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Arcola or to the Kimmie Williamson Educational Fund at the First National Bank in Arcola.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.