11/8/1930 - 6/25/2018
Leoris was born November 8, 1930 in Portland the son of
Darwin J. and Alta (Orr) Williamson. He graduated from Portland High School
in 1950 and from Indiana College of Mortuary Science in 1953. Leoris was a
veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1950 to 1952. Leoris
worked at Pasco Funeral Home in Greenfield for 6 years and was a Building
Contractor in Portland for nearly 50 years. He was a member of Trinity
United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee for many years. Other
memberships included Portland Breakfast Optimist Club where he had perfect
attendance for over 30 years and served on the board of directors. He also
served on the Executive Board of Boy Scouts #206 and was a Cub Scout Master
for 5 years.
Leoris married Betty Jean White on June 28,
1953 and she survives. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding
anniversary this week.
Survivors include:
His beloved wife:
Betty Jean Williamson – Portland, Indiana
4 sons: Kevin Duane Williamson
(wife Marilyn) – Shelbyville, Indiana
Mark Alan Williamson (wife Annie
Tucker) – Plano, Texas
Brian Keith Williamson (wife Deb Price) –
Portland, Indiana
Tracy Wayne Williamson (wife Terri) – Lucerne, Indiana
1 brother: Darrel N. Williamson (wife Faye) – Portland, Indiana
1
sister-in-law: June Marie Williamson – Portland, Indiana
3
grandchildren: Claire Walsh (husband Adam) – Cincinnati, Ohio
Christina
Getz (husband Brian) – Indianapolis, Indiana
Katy Williamson – Lucerne,
Indiana
9 step grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren
cousins,
several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by
his parents, 3 brothers Bill Williamson, Hamor Williamson, and Verl
Williamson and 1 granddaughter Anna Williamson.
Visitation will be Sunday July 1 from 1-6 p.m. at Williamson, Spencer and
Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.
Funeral will be
Monday July 2 at 11 a.m. with an hour of visitation before the service at
Williamson, Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Burial will be in
Green Park Cemetery in Portland.
Memorials may be
directed to Trinity United Methodist Church or Museum of the Soldier.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Williamson & Spencer
6/25/2018
Contributed by Jim Cox
Buried in Green Park Cemetery