Floyd Williamson, Sr.

SERVICES:  SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 20123:00 P. M.FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCHVISITATION:  SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 201211:00 A. M. UNTIL SERVICE TIME ATFIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCHINTERMENT:  SAND HILL CEMETERYOFFICIATING:  REV. TIM VOWELLREV. ALBERT REIDREV. JASON MARTIN  Mr. Williamson, 78, died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian. He was a native and longtime resident of the Arlington Community in Neshoba County.  He was a carpenter and had retired from Choctaw Housing Authority.  Mr. Williamson was a charter member of First United Pentecostal Church where he served as a board member, trustee, song leader, Sunday School teacher, secretary and youth leader. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Williamson, of Philadelphia, daughter, Sylvia Jean Kirkland (Eddie),  of Philadelphia; two sons, Floyd Williamson, Jr. (Gloria) of Jackson and Randal Williamson (Lisa) of Philadelphia; six grandchildren, LaShanda Kennedy (Jason) of Quitman, Melanie Kirkland of Philadelphia, TaRita Ben (Cyrus) of Choctaw, Brandi Martin (Jason), Nathan Kirkland (Britney) and Amber Williamson, all of Philadelphia; two step-grandchildren, Shane Berry (Jody) of Pearl and Jonathan Berry (Karyn) of Brandon; nine great-grandchildren, Haiden Kirkland, Taylor Kirkland, Karsyn Kirkland, Lane Kennedy, Peyton Kennedy, Caelan Martin, Cade Martin, Brodie Ben and Eden Ben; four step- great-grandchildren, Cody Berry, Tanner Berry, Kayla Berry and Kali Berry; sisters, Lavada Harrell of Moss Point, Katie Mae Stewart and Mary Ann Hardy, both of Philadelphia, Mavis Holyfield and Audrey Stewart, both of Lake; three brothers, Curtis Williamson, Paul Williamson and David Williamson, all of Philadelphia and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Samantha Williamson, two sisters, Loretta Williamson and Willie Mae Alexander and one brother, Clyde Williamson.Pallbearers were Willard Benson, Stanley Tolbert, Craig Nowell, Keith King, Randy Clay and Larry Wilson.