Ben F. Williamson, Sr., a 45-year resident of Irving, and most recently of Southlake, died on August 29, 2017 at the age of 93. He was born in Iredell, Texas to R. J. and Lois (Miller) Williamson on August 24, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty of Irving; children: Ben Frank Williamson, Jr., and wife, Karen of Bedford; daughter, Benita Buzzell and husband J.R. of Keller, and son Jack Williamson and wife Misha of Trophy Club; six grandchildren: Kim, Carrie, Kelly, Alyssa, Evan, and Nathan; 11 great grandchildren; and sister, Kay Camp of Garland. Ben is preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers. He was a founding member and deacon at Plymouth Park Baptist Church in Irving, a 32nd degree Mason, veteran of the Army-Air Force, and a member of the Texas Baptist Men. Ben was a Fire Captain for 25 years with the Dallas Fire Department and was a Fire Safety Director for UTSW at Tyler. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 1st from 6:00-8:00 p.m.at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, September 2nd at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. SERVICES

Visitation

Friday, September 01, 2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062