Obituary - Dennis Ray Williamson

Dennis Ray Williamson, 74, Rockville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, Missouri. He was born on December 8, 1951, the son of Harvey Townsend and Sylvia Hester (Bean) Williamson. Dennis spent his entire life in Rockville, Missouri, where he loved to hunt, fish, ride horses, raise coon dogs and enjoy time with his friends, family and especially grandkids.

Throughout his years, Dennis worked as a pressman at Rival in Clinton and Ward Paper Box in Butler, Missouri where he later retired.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents: Harvey and Sylvia Williamson; his brothers Bill Williamson and James Williamson; his son Eric Williamson. He is survived by his siblings: Norman Williamson, Mike (Debbie) Williamson, Cheryl Farrell, Cindy Sargent and John (Kayla) Williamson; one daughter Charlotte Presley; two grandchildren, Vanessa Stafford and Colin Presley; two great-grandchildren, Cole Harris and Penelope Stafford; many nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved dearly.

The family requests memorial donations be made to Solace House of the Ozarks, and may be left at the funeral home.

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