Bennie Lanier Williamson was born on Friday December 13, 1940 in Houston, Texas to Melvin and Geneva Williamson. The Houston Press wrote an article about his Friday 13th birthdate entitled “Who Said Hoo Doo? This Jinx Day Baby Isn’t Scared".
Bennie attended John H. Reagan High School and graduated in 1958. He then attended the University of Houston and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1967. He continued his education and in 1973 became a Certified Public Accountant. Bennie worked for several companies until he found a home at SCI where he worked until 1979. In 1983 he opened a private practice and remained there until his retirement in 2014.
Bennie liked playing golf and also playing slot machines (which he was never good at). He also enjoyed being on the Brisket Cases, one of the many Bar-B-Q teams that competed at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Bennie married Patricia (Pat) Zahn on February 19, 1965, and at the time of his passing they had been married 59 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Geneva Williamson; four brothers, Avon, Clifton (Tex), Vernon and Clyde; and three sisters Marie, Barbara and Earlene.
Bennie is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Bennie passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Dawnbrook Family Homes For Hospice. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful and loving care given the two weeks that Bennie was at this home.
On October 8, 2024 the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with funeral services to follow at Forest Park Funeral Home The Woodlands. Interment will be at Woodlawn Garden of Memories.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Gower, Rodney Williamson, Darrell Williamson, Ronnie Wells, Matthew Brantley and Ryne Carwile.
Memorial contributions can be made to Marine Toys for Tots, Shriners Children’s or an organization of your choice.
