Dennis Ray Williamson, 74, Rockville, MO, passed away peacefully on Sun., April 12, 2026, at the Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, MO. He was born on Dec. 8, 1951, the son of Harvey Townsend and Sylvia Hester (Bean) Williamson. Dennis spent his entire life in Rockville, MO, 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, MO where he later retired.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Sylvia Williamson; his brothers Bill Williamson and James Williamson; and his son Eric Williamson. He is survived by his siblings: Norman Williamson, Mike (Debbie) Williamson, Cheryl Farrell, Cindy Sargent and John (Kayla) Williamson; 1 daughter Charlotte Presley; 2 grandchildren, Vanessa Stafford and Colin Presley; 2 great-grandchildren, Cole Harris and Penelope Stafford; many nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved dearly.
Services for Dennis were at 1 PM, Wed., Apr. 15, 2026 at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, MO. Visitation preceded the service. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery, rural Appleton City. Memorials suggested to Harmony Cemetery. Arr. Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO (660-476-2135).
