Jerry David Williamson, Jr.

Jerry David Williamson Jr., a beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 85. Jerry was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 10, 1939 to JD and Eunice Williamson. Jerry’s family moved to Tallahassee in 1945 at the age of six, proudly becoming a fourth-generation Tallahassee resident. Jerry graduated from Leon High School in 1957 and Florida State University in 1961, where he was a brother in the Sigma Chi fraternity. Following his graduation, he embarked on a successful career in real estate appraisal, beginning with John H. Neely in 1962. In time, he founded Williamson and Associates, where he dedicated over 60 years to the profession, specializing in plantation conservation easements. A person raised in faith is also a person raised to a life of service, and Jerry was a dedicated servant to his community. He was the founder and first president of the Northside Kiwanis Club and recently served as its 50th president, for which he was very proud. His faith was an integral part of his life, and he served as an elder at Faith Presbyterian Church, where he also took on the role of chairman of the building and grounds committee. Throughout the years, he was also active with the Committee of 99 for Law Enforcement, the Battered Women’s Shelter, the Lighthouse Children’s Home and helped to establish the first youth soccer league in Tallahassee through the Parks and Recreation Department. Jerry was an avid reader, it was rare that he did not have a book within reach, no matter where he was. He was a master of crossword puzzles, the New York Times being his favorite. He was a strict practitioner of the crossword arts, he never sought to look up an answer for anything he did not know, and he rarely (if ever) exceeded the goal time listed to complete a puzzle. In 1963, Jerry married the love of his life, Sue Ann Bupp, with whom he recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Together, they built a loving family and a warm home filled with laughter and support. Jerry is survived by his devoted wife, Sue Ann; daughter Leslie of Atlanta, GA; son David and his wife Tracy of Charlotte, NC; grandson Paxton Williamson of Cincinnati, OH; granddaughter Riley Williamson of Charlotte, NC; sisters Cecile Baker of Tallahassee, FL, Jeanie Ough (Daniel) of Sydney, Australia, Cornelia Bowen (Jeff) of Fairview, WY; brother Paul Williamson (June) of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family is most grateful to Big Bend Hospice for the care and comfort they provided Jerry during his final hours. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2200 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, on Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his honor to Faith Presbyterian Church. Jerry David Williamson Jr. will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered for his unwavering spirit, dedication to family and community, and his enduring love for life. Rocky Bevis and Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) are assisting the Williamson family with their arrangements.

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Jerry David Williamson, Jr.

August 10, 1939 - March 29, 2025