Who We Are
Who We Are
Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.
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When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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Our History
Williamson & Sons Funeral Home was established in 1950 by the late James G. Williamson, Sr. The funeral home and the current staff have remained committed to maintaining and continually improving the standard of service and care that has been our trademark for over 50 years. It is our desire to surpass any expectations that a family may have when it comes to caring for their loved ones in their final time and to make that process as smooth as it can be for the family.
Our Valued Staff
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James G. Williamson Sr., FounderThe late James G. "Jimmy" Williamson, Sr., founded Williamson & Son's Funeral Home in 1957, where he served as an active licensed funeral director for 56 years. He was a WWII veteran in the U.S. Army. Jimmy was well known in the area for doing whatever he could to help people during their times of need. He had a special kindness and compassion for people from all walks of life that came through to all who knew him. He was very energetic and visited local hospitals and managed an ambulance service for many years. Some of his past community memberships include Soddy Church of Christ, Soddy Masonic Lodge # 418 F&AM (54 years), charter member of the Scottish Rite Society (50 years), lifetime member of the Alhambra Shrine, past commander of Cherokee Post #107 of the American Legion (58 years), VFW # 4848 (58 years), Soddy Lions Club (54 years), Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Tennessee Funeral Director's Association, National Funeral Director's Association, Chairman-Hamilton County Election Commission, Vice Mayor - Soddy-Daisy City Commission, Hamilton County Bond Board, Equality Board, and Grand Jury Board, Tennessee Walking Horse Association, Rivermont and Dayton Golf Clubs, charter member of Quail Unlimited, Georgia Quail Hunting Club, and, he founded the Soddy-Daisy Business Association.
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Marvin J. "Chuck" Williamson, Managing PartnerChuck relates that he was born and raised in the funeral service business. His father founded the funeral home, and his parents, Jimmy and Betty Williamson, were both very active in the community and in helping families at their time of need. His brother, Gabby, nephews, Jimmy and John, and wife, Terry, all work in the funeral home with him, making it a true family atmosphere. When Chuck and his family take new families into their care, they become part of the family too. Chuck is a founding member of the Soddy-Daisy Kiwanis Club as well as a member of the Soddy-Daisy Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Walking Horse Association, and has been a licensed funeral director since 1974. Chuck and his wife, Terry, have been married since 1985, and they have two sons, Cade and Zac.
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James G. "Gabby" Williamson Jr., Funeral Director/EmbalmerGabby graduated from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in 1966. He went on to obtain his Tennessee Funeral Directors and Embalming License also in 1966. A lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, he has been married to his wife, Mary Lou, for over 40 years. Gabby has five children - two sons, three daughters, and nine grandchildren. He serves as dual licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state of Tennessee and Georgia.
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James G. "Jimmy" Williamson II, Funeral DirectorJimmy graduated from Soddy-Daisy High Schoolin 1985 and the Universityof Tennessee at Chattanoogain 1991, earning a B.S. in Business Management. In 1994, he earned his Funeral Director's License and in 1995, he earned his Insurance License. He has been married to his wife, Tanya, since 1992, and they have two children, Halie and Anna. Jimmy recalls, "I grew up working at the funeral home and have been full time for over 25 years". Jimmy serves as Funeral Director.
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John Williamson, Apprentice Funeral DirectorJohn has worked in the funeral home for the last 15 years. He works in many different areas of the business. He is married to Kelly Coffman Williamson, and he has two children, Nicole and Austin. John serves as Apprentice Funeral Director.
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Thomas E. "Tom" Wilson, Funeral DirectorTom has been with the funeral home since 1995 working with the pre-need department as a licensed insurance agent, and has been a licensed funeral director in Tennessee since 2002. Tom serves as a Funeral Director, Notary Public, and a Hamilton County Deputy Registrar for burial transit permits. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Tennessee Funeral Directors Association, Daisy Masonic Lodge #706 F&AM, the Alhambra Shrine, and the American Legion Post #107. He has been married to his wife Susan for 28 years and has 3 sons and 3 grandchildren.
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Greg Gormanson, Funeral Director/EmbalmerGreg is a native of Soddy Daisy and a 1992 graduate of Soddy Daisy High School. He graduated in 1994 from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science. Greg is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state of Tennessee and Georgia. Having worked at Williamson and Sons from 1992 to 1996, Greg rejoined the funeral home staff in 2008. He and his wife, Christina, have 3 sons.
