James Williamson Obituary

James "Jim" Gordon Williamson

James Gordon Williamson, 88, left this world peacefully Sunday, June 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.

He was born July 11, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Harry and Mary Williamson.

Jim served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960 on the USS Amphion as a Machinery Repairman Second Class, where he said he was able to visit 50 percent of the world and see the other half. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Libby's and Campbell's before landing at Claude Sintz, Inc. in Deshler, until he retired in 2004 after 37 years of employment as a tool and die maker.

Jim was a member of Hoytville United Methodist Church and a 60-year member of Freemasons Sycamore Lodge No. 520 in Deshler, achieving the 32nd degree in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Toledo.

Jim was a devoted husband and supporter of his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Diane (Shuck), whom he married October 27, 1973. Also surviving are his children, Gina (Nathan) Ricker, Michelle (Chris) Fitzgerald, Cassandra (Jake Vorst) Berger, and Nathan (Olivia Heckathorn); grandchildren, Adeline, Amelia, Colin, Kira, Ian, Sorcha, Cathal, Logan, Eric, Caitlen, Joey, Emilia, Luis, Bella, and Nathan; great-grandchildren, Emery, Thaddeus, Boone, and Lucy; and siblings, Guy Williamson, Pauline Kossow, Janet Williamson, and Gary Williamson.

Jim was preceded in death by his siblings, Darlene Dalton and Elaine Williamson.

Jim had many passions in life, including camping, fishing, baking and cooking, motorsport racing, OSU football, sunsets, stargazing, bird watching, Sci-Fi, and WWII movies and shows, among others. All of these activities he enjoyed most when shared with family.

Jim was loved dearly, and he loved deeply. He is described as loyal, genuine, charismatic, and ornery by those who will miss him most. He was the best problem solver and made those closest to him feel like they were his best friends.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Bavarian Haus, 3814 SR 18, Deshler, OH 43516, with an open house to follow until 4 p.m. to celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to National Park Foundation (give.nationalparks.org), Brown Bag Food Project (www.brownbagfoodproject.org) or a charity of your choice.

HANNEMAN FUNERAL HOME, McComb, has been graciously entrusted with Jim's care.

Online memories and condolences may be shared with his family at hanneman funeralhomes.com.