Worth Richard ??Dick? Williamson, 92, died at his home on Monday, August 17, 2009 following a long illness. He was the son of Charles Ellery and Lilly McClellan Williamson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Elliott Williamson and a grandson, John Palmer Williamson.

Dick was a person who loved people and enjoyed helping others. He served his country in both ??Theatres? of World War II. He was a graduate of Wake Forest University and Campbell University with a major in Business Administration in which he put to good use. He founded a successful insurance company in Chadbourn, NC and founded Williamson Volkswagen in Lumberton. He served as a Boy Scout leader and taught Sunday school for 20 years. He served as a Deacon and Elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Chadbourn. Dick was a member of the Rotary Club for 25 years and was Chairman of the Board of Education for Columbus County Schools. He was also a trustee for Southeastern Community College. Dick served as coroner for Columbus County and was a gentleman farmer. Dick was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He never met a stranger and was truly blessed with a multitude of friends.

He is survived by son Rick and wife Beth of Lumberton, Greg and wife Jennifer of Whiteville, Elliott and wife Caroline of Lumberton, Dr. Candace W. King and husband Gary Ostej of Southern Pines, and Tammy and husband Pat Bryant of Charlotte. He leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Bridger and Ben Williamson, Bryant and Jordan Williamson, Margaret ??Meg? and John Elliott ??Jack? Bryant, Elizabeth ??Lizzie? Williamson, and Mary-Greggory ??Mary-Gregg? Williamson and Grant and Ryan King. Also survived by his best buddy, Kenneth Sasser.

The family will receive friends at the home Wednesday at 203 West 32nd Street from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00 AM Thursday, Dr. Matthew Rich officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Southeastern Hospice, 2002 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28358 or to Robeson Humane Society, P.O. Box 3609, Lumberton, NC 28359.