November 28, 1934 - January 24, 2017
Jesse Edward Williamson Sr. of Woodbridge, Virginia died peacefully at the age of 82 on January 24, 2017 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jesse was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 28, 1934 to Daniel Boone and Essie Leora Williamson. Jesse was raised in Brazoria, Texas along with his older brother Daniel Albert Williamson.
He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years with tours at S.H.A.P.E Headquarters in Paris, France. His work in air defense also took him to Korea and Okinawa. While in the Army, he earned his Bachelors in Law Enforcement and Corrections from University of Nebraska and a Masters degree from Sul Ross University. During his service, he was awarded the Soldier's Medal for rescuing three children from drowning and later retired Chief Warrant Officer 3. Following his military career, he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as the Director of Railroad Police. As a result of his success, he accepted a position with the Association of American Railroads as the Director of Law Enforcement Training in Brandon, Mississippi and in 1981 transferred to Washington, D.C. Jesse wrote and created the short film, "David's Run", that was distributed throughout the public school system to promote railroad safety awareness for which he earned multiple international awards. Post his second retirement, Jesse went on to work for Border Patrol and Homeland Security.
Jesse was an avid outdoorsman and a proud member of the N.R.A. and Knights of Columbus. He participated in a weekly bible study group for the last 25 years and supported Christian Women in Action in their mission efforts. He was a H.A.M radio operator under the handle KT4UK. He enjoyed drawing, writing poetry and often entertained many with his sense of humor, story telling and love of practical jokes.
Jesse is survived by his loving wife Mary Consuelo Williamson, his five children Cynthia Ann (Paul) Augustine, Jesse Edward Williamson Jr., David Alan (Jennifer) Williamson, Sandra Lynn (Brian) Belforte, Linda Marie (James) Tinsley and his grandchildren, Ashley Marie Augustine, Wesley Kyle Williamson, Zachary Isaac and Zoe Morgan Williamson, Ian Thomas, Mia Creed and Caleb William Belforte, Nicholas Paul Stephen, Eve Kathryn, Norah Elizabeth and Sloane Elise Tinsley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation at garysinisefoundation.org.
SMALL WONDERS OF THE CREATOR
Some persons see the wonders of the Creator
Only in things enormous, huge or grand;
Like the power of a volcano,
A glacier or desert spread of sand.
For me, I find wonder
In things He created small,
A tiny bug, a simple seed,
To me are most awesome of all.
Created by His hand
Are tiny parts that make the insect fly,
And the seed that spawns a tree
That reaches to the sky.
God’s gentle touch and profound love
In those small things we can see,
As much as His awesome power
Are shown on mountains and in the sea.
Jesse Edward Williamson – May, 2005© |