Harold Richardson Williamson

September 30, 1941 - January 8, 2019

Harold Richardson Williamson died peacefully at his home in Annapolis, Maryland at the age of 77 on January 8th, 2019. Harold graduated from Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, Maryland, received formal education at the University of Maryland and continued his studies at Grantham Electronics School, obtaining a degree in Electrical Engineering. Harold was an avid sports fan, dedicating time to the Lanham Boys and Girls Clubs as well as the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Football team and Girls Softball team in Greenbelt, Maryland. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Olivia (Libby), his sons Richard (Jamie Cunningham Sapanara), Sandy (Paula), Daniel (Michelle), Andrew (Andrea), his daughter Amber and his stepson Stephen Mattingly. Harold will also be fondly remembered by his 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, his sister Betsy (Charles) Chreitzberg, his nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. He is predeceased by his parents Ertle and Katherine (Tolar) Williamson and his sister Joanne Parker. A celebration of Harold’s life will be held at 2pm on Saturday, January 19th at the Lasting Tributes Funeral Home on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, Maryland. Immediately following the service, there will be a reception until 5pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Harold’s name be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.