Newt Williamson, 84, of Jacksonville passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006. He retired from Colonial Bakery after 32 years as a Maintenance Engineer. After retirement he loved raising cattle and gardening. He was a member of Bayou Meto Baptist Church, Bakery and Confectionary Union and a World War II veteran where he served in the Pacific.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy (Kennedy) Williamson; son, Gary (Cindi) Williamson, of Sherwood; three daughters, Rita (Wayne) Gruber, of North Little Rock, Marion Tudor, of Arlington, Texas and Peggy (Tony) Moody, of Clio, Michigan; seven grandchildren, Christy, Regan, Stephanie, David, Will, Codi and Erin; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey and Brielle. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children?s Home, 601 W. Capitol, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, (501) 376-4791.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday at Bayou Meto Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.