Mr. Phillip L. Williamson

July 22, 1922 - July 5, 2017

Phillip L. “Willie” Williamson age 94 years of Paulsboro died Wednesday July 5, 2017. Born in Langhorne, PA; he was the fifth child of six born into and Irish American family. Soon after the sixth child was born, his Mother died. His father sent the children to live and grow up with relatives and friends. After turning eighteen, Mr. Williamson felt the lure of the sea and he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August of 1940. As World War II unfolded he volunteered for submarine duty and reported to his first boat, the U.S.S. Drum SS228 in November of 1942. He then became a submarine sailor for life. On leave Mr. Williamson met the love of his life, Doris. They were married on August 24, 1943. After twenty four years of military service, he retired and settled in Paulsboro to start a new career. Mr. Williamson started as a maintenance man in 1964 with the Paulsboro School System; retiring in 1984 as the Maintenance Supervisor. In his retirement he enjoyed traveling extensively with his wife, visiting old Navy friends and relatives. He was a life member of the Paulsboro Sportsmen’s Club and the Fleet Reserve Association. He is survived by his son, Phillip Terry and Ginny Williamson of Mullica Hill; his daughter in law, Addie Williamson of Pembroke, North Carolina; his grandchildren, Giana, Michelle, Christine and Phillip; his great grandchildren, Talia, Jeffery, Johnathan and LaNora; 4 great great grandchildren and his sisters, Anna Clark of Maple Shade and Gertrude Whitaker of Zephyrhills, Florida. Mr. Williamson was predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years, Doris J. Williamson; his son, Robert Williamson Sr. and his grandson, Robert Williamson Jr. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Monday July 10, 2017 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Sunday evening from 7 to 9 PM and Monday morning after 9:30 AM until service time. Interment Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery, Monroe Twp. Contributions can be made in his memory to Billingsport U.M. Church, c/o Cheryl Corradetti, 855 Mullen Avenue, Gibbstown, NJ 08027. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.