Gary R. Williamson

In Memoriam

Eureka-DuPont Lodge #23-29 suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of our Brother and Friend W∴ Gary R. Williamson.  Gary, 74, a resident of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021, at the Wilmington VA Medical Center.

Gary was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, and received a bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1970. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1973. During Vietnam, he served aboard the U.S.S. Washtenaw County from 1971 to 1973 as a Ship Officer.

After Vietnam, Gary returned home to Milwaukee and moved into corporate sales, specializing in corporate pest control.  He eventually moved from Wisconsin to Delaware continuing to specialize in corporate sales until 2021.

Gary had many passions including sailing. fishing, crabbing, and had recently found joy in learning to fly fish.

Gary was also a proud Freemason, belonging to multiple lodges in Delaware and Pennsylvania.  He called Eureka-DuPont Lodge #23-29 home, where he had served as Worshipful Master of the lodge in 2014.  He was also a member of NUR Shrine and the Legion of Honor. His most recent passions were his granddaughters, Grace and Emma. Gary is survived by his wife, Jacqueline of 34 years, his two sons, Richard Williamson (Kristin) and Eric Williamson, his grandchildren, Grace and Emma, and his sister Kay Johnston.