David W. Williamson, 63, Holland

David W. Williamson, 63, of Holland, died on June 21, 2024.

David was born in Huntingburg on January 16, 1961, to Nelson E. and Ruth E. (Bredemeier) Williamson.

He graduated from Southridge High School and received multiple technical degrees in heavy equipment operation, spending his career in the trade.

David took solace in long hikes through Indiana’s forests, picking berries and humming Led Zeppelin or David Crosby songs along the way. He thought of himself as a novice photographer, but his people knew him as a side-splitting storyteller who painted scenes far richer and more detailed with his words than he could ever capture through a lens. He cared for his friends and neighbors with fierce loyalty and a helping hand whether or not it was asked of him.

He is survived by his son, Tristan (Jackiee) Williamson of San Diego; sister, Sherry (Rob) Hart of Cincinnati; granddaughter, Lilly Williamson of San Diego; uncle, David Lee (Pamela) Williamson of Newburgh.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of a memorial service and in keeping with his wishes, David’s ashes will be returned to the earth, scattered amongst his cherished boyhood woodlands.