Robert M. Williamson

Robert M. Williamson, 84, of Tecumseh, passed away March 7, 2010.  Robert was born April 21, 1925, in Adrian, Mich., the son of Leon  P. and Lena (Foster) Williamson.  In 1946, he married Bette Purkey in Tecumseh.  She preceded him in death in February of 2009.  Bob proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II.

Bob is survived by his sons, Robert M. (Deb) Williamson of Columbus, N.C. and Barry (Trish) Williamson of Tecumseh; granddaughters, Sharon and Elizabeth; grandsons, Matt and Joe; and great-grandchildren, Savannah, Jessica and Keely.

Besides his wife, Bette, Bob was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Barbara Woodbury, Richard Williamson, Leon Williamson and Bettie Dawson.

The Williamsons will have a private memorial service.  They wish to acknowledge the excellent care Bob received at Tendercare of Adrian and ask that donations be made to Tendercare of Adrian, 130 Sand Creek Hwy.  Adrian, MI 49221,  C/O Tender Hearts in Bob's name.    

Arrangements were by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.  Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.