Michael Eugene Williamson, known to many as “Big Mike,” was born on July 23, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio and passed on May 15, 2025 at the age of 74. He worked for 45 years for 688, Carquest, Advance and retired before working at Airline Automotive. He was also a reserve for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Department. Mike was happiest sitting on his patio (especially while listening to music) and cooking, as well as being an avid LSU fan. Michael loved his Skoal and Miller Lite, and facetimed his brother Jerry ever Friday evening to talk about their week while having a highball. He was loved by many and his joy will continue to be spread by those that had the privilege to know and love him.
He is survived by his loving wife Janet Williamson, children Brad (Joell), Megan, Shawn, Shannon (Damon), Rainey (Vernon), Kalyn, Loc (Lan), Ruben (Sally) and his heart and furbaby Molly, grandchildren Brance, Jalyn, Jayda, Kholbie, Khameren, Khayden, Khloe, Emma (Seth), Joseph, Matthew (Morgan), Allison, Lucus, and Logan, great-grandchildren Manny, Kaiden, and Kyler, mother-in-law Shirley Williams, step father Bill Doan, siblings Jerry (Brenda), Sharon (Gary), Jimmy (Jan), William, and James Jr. (SCioney), sister-in-laws Karen (Jeff) and Shelley (Tessa), brother-in-law Marvin Jr. (Tara), and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father Colon Williamson, mother Margene Cannon, step-father James Cannon, step-mothers Dora Doan and Mary Cannon, father-in-law Marvin (Bo) Williams Sr., and brothers Jonathan and Ernest Williamson, and son-in-law Gary LaCroix.
There will be a visitation held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, Louisiana on Friday, May 23 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm with a memorial service starting at 2:30pm.
5 comments
Jerry Davis
May 23, 2025 at 11:28 am
I will join you someday in Heaven Brother.
Keep the grill on and the cards ready!
Love Jerry
Loretta Mack
May 20, 2025 at 1:50 pm
My deepest condolences to the family. It was a great pleasure working with Mike for what seemed like forever. Thank you for all lessons learned. May you rest in peace.
William Cannon
May 18, 2025 at 2:42 pm
At a younger age you were called “Bull”, and then “Big Mike”. That’s a lot of memories. It was hard working for you and were tough as a brother and a boss. I appreciate all that you did to keep on the straight and narrow. Going to miss you and my prayers to the entire family.
Gene Nethery
May 17, 2025 at 12:01 am
So very sorry for your loss Megan. We well understand the pain. You and your Kids have had to endure more than your share. Just know that Grannie and Pop will be praying for you and your family. Love Grannie and Pop
Gene Nethery
May 16, 2025 at 8:15 pm
So sorry Megan, Kolbie, and Kharmen. My prayers are with you and your family. Love Pop