Ted Henley Williamson, born: October 3, 194,4 died: August 30, 2022, Age: 77 - Kenova, West Virginia

Obituary for Ted Henley Williamson of Kenova, WV | October 3, 1944 ~ August 30, 2022 | Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV  Published by Legacy on Aug. 31, 2022.

Ted Hanley Williamson, 77 of Kenova, WV, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV by Preacher Amos Prince. Burial will follow at Dock’s Creek Cemetery, Kenova. WV. He was born October 3, 1944 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Gerald “Gerlie” Williamson and Eulah Elizabeth Ward Williamson. Ted was retired from Kroger and taught for many years in Wayne County where he coached basketball and football for over 50 years. He also was a former Preacher at Genoa Church of Christ and U.S. Army Veteran. Ted was a member of the American Federation of Checkers and won a National Checker Championship. He also loved bluegrass music and was an avid supporter of the bluegrass band, “Williamson Branch.” His brothers, Jerry and Daniel Williamson also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Carol Sue Shepherd Williamson; two sons, Wade Williamson and wife, Angie of Wayne, WV, Dennis Williamson of Smyrna, TN; his pride and joy, granddaughter, Abigail Williamson; a sister-in-law, Rebecca Williamson of Kenova, WV; a niece, Kelley Workman of Prichard, WV; three nephews Kevin Williamson of Murfreesboro, TN, Rob Williamson of South Point, OH, Joe Williamson of Kenova, WV; and a host of great-nieces and great nephews. Visitation will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

If you wish to send a sympathy card to Carol, Wade, & Dennis you may do so: Carol Williamson, 164 Right Fork Hutchinson Branch Rd., Kenova, WV 25530-9751  |  cwilliamson@zoominternet.net.  Carol told me not to send flowers since she is allergic to them (including funeral home) but if you wanted to make a contribution to checkers in memory of Ted it would be appreciated.  This could be to ACF, a tournament, or a tournament prize fund.  Most players remember Ted working with Frank & Mary Davis to bring in the bluegrass gospel band “Williamson Branch” and Ted's Sunday morning message at the Tennessee State Open in Lebanon, TN.