Joel Edward Williamson
May 6, 1949 ~ September 24, 2009
On September 24, 2009, Joel Edward Williamson, Col. US Army (Ret.) of Vienna, Virginia passed away suddenly at Virginia Hospital Center. Loving husband of Nancye Williamson; devoted father of Patrick (Mizuho) Williamson, Daniel (Anjali) Williamson & Joellen Williamson; son of Edward & the late Catherine Williamson. He is also survived by his two sisters, Theanne (Dick) Peterson & Kristen (Rick) O'Meara & two grandchildren, Taiyo & Kyle Williamson.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to ELCA World Hunger Fund, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to ELCA World Hunger Fund, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Nancye, I have been out of town, but heard the sad news of your husband’s death when I returned last night. I am deeply saddened by this news. I noticed that he and I were born in the same year.Please know that I am thinking of you and keeping you in my heart at this time.
Dear Nancye, We are so saddened to learn of your husband’s passing. Please know we are praying for you and your family. Nancye, we and your many friends embrace you. May God grant you strength and peace. Karen and Vern
Dear Williamson Family, It’s been many years since we served together in 1-41 INF (M) in Texas, but our memories of you all and Joel are so fond! Ron has had the privilege of working with Joel from time to time in the Pentagon. Joel was a very fine gentleman and officer. He will be missed. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Williamson Family: I was a colleague of Joel’s at DFI International. Joel was a wonderful person, a great colleague and a man fully devoted to his family. I was greatly saddened to learn of his passing. I will miss him very much. My prayers go out for the Williamson family Burgess Laird
Joel will be fondly remembered by all whose lives he touched. It was a privilege for me to work with and learn from him during our years together at DFI International. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancye, I’m sorry to hear of the death of your husband. We were at Fort Drum together.
I met Joel at EUCOM headquarters when I was assigned there but with duty station far away. On every trip I made to Stuttgart I made it a point to see Joel and find out what was going on, because he was always in the know. My hearfelt sympathy to those who loved him and mourn his loss.
Joel was my supervisor at DFI. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and a real gentleman. I will miss him very much.
Dear Nancye and Family: We were so sorry to hear of your huge, unexpected loss–As former neighbors on Oakvale in Vienna, and also part of your work family at Madison, we know that you and your children and grandchildren are a superb tribute to Joel’s love, dedication, talents and joy!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dear Nancye and family: I was shocked and very saddened to hear of Joel’s unexpected passing. Joel and I were Lambda Chi fraternity brothers at William and Mary and also received our Army commissions on the same day in 1971. Joel was a great frat brother and friend, and will be missed. My wife, Escha, and I send our sincere condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Doug Brown Troy, Michigan
We are so sorry . Please know that you are in our prayers. You and Joel meant so much to us.
Everyone is deeply saddened on the sudden passing of your husband. Mr. Williamson was a great boss and all of us who worked for him thought the world of him and will miss him very much. We admired and respected him. With the Lord’s grace, may you all find the strength and courage to get through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Nancye and family, we were very sorry to hear of Joel’s sudden death. Our deepest sympathy and know that he will be greatly missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Williamson family. Joel was a charter member of an informal group of DFIers known as the OFC (the more senior members of a fairly young business set) who would take an occasional extended lunch break to enjoy each others’ company. Periodically, a smaller group of us would take a break from the grind at 1717 Penn and grab a hot dog from our favorite vendor and enjoy the goings-on in LaFayette Park (across from the White House). I miss those days…usually precipitated by an email from Joel in his usual Army shorthand announcing: “Dogs, Park, Noon.” Thank you for sharing Joel with us and allowing him to enrich our lives and memories. -Mike
Dear Nancye,Dan,Patrick,Joe and Family,We were shocked and saddened io hear this horific news.Our heart felt condolences.Our recent get together is still very fresh where we had such a geart time together at dinner and during walk to the memorial site.We had good & positve discussion and humorous and political exchanges.We found Joel a very positive and relaxed gentleman.We are all going to miss him dearly.
My heart goes out all of you. Joel was a great colleague and friend. Just one month ago he organized a luncheon get-together of a group of former DFIers. We caught up on each others’ lives. shared political and sports commentaries, and had several laughs together. We will all look upon that happy moment as a lasting memory of Joel. He so enjoyed life and inspired others to greatness. He lives on in his family and friends who benefited from his spirit.
I am sorry to have heard about your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will always remember Joel and will miss him as both a customer and a friend. Joel was very kind, honest, and patient in our business dealings. He always kept his word and ensured that he followed up with me. When others lost their patience, Joel was always the one with the calming influence who made agreements happen. He is a wonderful person.
I just learned of this sudden and tragic news. Col Williamson was my boss in Belgium. He was a great boss and he loved his family so much. He was a hard worker and we worked many long hours together. My deepest condolences on your loss. This world lost a great human being in Joel E. Williamson.