James F. Williamson

October 6, 1933 ~ September 1, 2024

New Windsor, NY

James F. Williamson of New Windsor, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Newburgh, New York. He was 90 years old.

The son of the late James T. and Kathryn Baker Williamson, he was born October 6, 1933 in Cornwall, New York.

Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy in which he served from 1953 to 1957 and continued his reserve obligation until 1961 at which time he was honorably discharged. Jim received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal during his time in the Navy. While in the Navy he became a Master Electrician. He remained true to his trade throughout his life until retirement in 1999. Not only was Jim a proud Navy man and electrician, he was a faithful, lifelong New York Giants fan. He, along with many friends, held season tickets to the New York Giants for well over 20 years. He was also an avid New York Yankee fan.

Jim always gave back to the community in which he lived by serving on the Town of Newburgh Lion's Club for many years, serving on the Town of Newburgh Recreation Department as chairman, a member of the American Legion Post 1420 of Newburgh, and delivering Meals On Wheels.

Jim had a few nicknames throughout his life. While in NFA, class of 1952, he was known as Willie. As an electrician with IBEW local 631/363, he was referred to as "Big Daddy". By his family he was lovingly Dad, Poppy and Jim.

He is survived by his wife, Julie; his daughter, Diane Halstead, and her husband Steve; his grandson, Brendan Halstead and his fiancé Chelsea Long; stepson Scott Wilson; stepdaughter, Michele Martucci; nephew, Taggart Williamson and his wife Janet; niece Janet Janofsky; and sister-in-law, Fay Williamson, and many other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jim was pre-deceased by his brother, Taggart B. Williamson, and stepdaughter, Darlene Wilson.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, at Brooks Funeral Home from 11 to 12. At the request of the family, burial will be private at Orange County Veterans Cemetery in Goshen, NY.

Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Wounded Warriors, or Tunnels to Towers.