Thomas Shirley Williamson

Thomas Shirley Williamson entered God’s kingdom peacefully on March 10, 2025. He was born in Blackshear, Georgia, on September 17, 1928, to Homer T. Williamson and Maude Bowen Williamson. He moved with his mother and sister Helen to Charleston, and graduated from Charleston High School in 1947. After high school, he joined the Army Reserve, serving from 1950-1952.

Thomas worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years, where he served as president of the S.C. Supervisors/Charleston Branch. Following his retirement, Thom spent 12 years working at the North Charleston Coliseum. After leaving the Coliseum, he worked his favorite job as a starter at Shadow Moss Golf Course, where he made many friends and enjoyed many rounds of golf. In his later years, Thom spent his time following the USC Gamecocks and the Citadel Bulldogs; and trying to beat the sports writers at the Charleston Post and Courier on their weekly football contest (which he did many times!).

Thom was a longtime active member and supporter of Ashley River Baptist Church, where he served on the board of Deacons.

Thom was predeceased by his wife, Bobbie Ann Williamson, son Darryl Randall Williamson, and sister, Helen Weathersby. He is survived by his brother Butch Cmar, sons Thomas (Pam) Williamson, Bill (Anjay) Williamson, Bob (Patrick Jeffcoat) Williamson, and his stepchildren, Melanie Whittington Burn and Alan (Michele) Whittington, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks go to his longtime caregiver Sissy Bedenbaugh and his close friend Gart Jones, with whom he shared many enjoyable days.

Visitation will be held at Friday, March 14 at 1 p.m. at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC, followed by interment at 2:00 p.m. at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC, 29407.

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