Thomas Edward Williamson

Chester Mr. Thomas Edward (Tom) Williamson, 51, passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side at Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC on Monday, July 18, 2022 after a long illness. A visitation will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, July 22, 2022 at Barron Funeral Home. Mr. Williamson was born February 20, 1971 in Columbia, SC and is the son of Constance and Rufus Williamson of Chester, SC. He attended Chester High School and was employed with PPG Industries for over 20 years. He had a love for Disney and took many trips over the years to Disney World. He loved his family and grandsons. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Tammie Williamson; one son, Jay McCarty (Crystal) of Chester, SC; two grandsons, Hunter and Brixen McCarty of Chester, SC; two brothers, Brian Patterson of Seneca, SC and Rufus Williamson, Jr. of Chester, SC; one sister, Della Massey of Seneca, SC; two sister –in laws, Michelle Grant (Kevin McIntyre) of Rock Hill, SC and Charlene Hu (Chi-Fan) of Fort Mill, SC; two special aunts, Renee McCurdy of Columbia, SC and Rickie Fowler of Union, SC; He was preceded in death by his biological father, James Patterson; two brothers, Jamie and Phillip Patterson. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1905. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com