Randall Harold Williamson

Franklin, NC - Randall Harold Williamson, age 58, of Hendersonville, NC, formerly of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in an Asheville hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Louise Roper Williamson of Franklin, NC and the late Harold Williamson. He was a kitchen manager for Jackson County Senior Center, and had worked for DuPont for thirty years. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother. He had a degree in Culinary Technology and was a part time instructor in Culinary Arts at Southwestern Community College. He loved traveling and photography.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Sheila Sawyer Williamson; two daughters, Sally Ann Williamson of Florence, SC and Becky Paige and husband Justin of Hendersonville, NC; one son, Jeff Williamson and wife Jody of Hendersonville, NC; one sister, Rilla Hughart and husband Wayne of Horse Shoe, NC; four grandchildren, Sarah Paige, Emily Paige, Mason Williamson and Avery Williamson.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13th at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Lloyd Fish, Rev. Randy Drinnon and Jerry Fletcher officiating. Burial will be in Roper Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Higdon, Bill Higdon, Billy Ray Rice, Jerry Fletcher, Jim Jones, Don Nash, Danny Garren, and Keith Keener.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 1:00, two hours prior to the service, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or to the American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.