PAA/DL Capt. Kenneth A. Williamson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Kenneth A. Williamson

June 16, 1932 - December 19, 2022

 

Kenneth Williamson Memoriam

Ken passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022, at the age of 90. Ken, a long-time resident of Hauppauge NY, was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy, his daughter, Karen, and his second wife, Elizabeth. He was the loving father of Kristen Jacobsen and David Williamson. He was Grandpa to 12 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Bob and Wallace. Ken graduated from Columbia University in 1955 and was commissioned in the Navy in 1956. He served as a nuclear weapons officer aboard the USS Roosevelt and USS Forrestal. In 1958 he became a Navy pilot and flew the A-1 Skyraider aboard the USS Intrepid and USS Enterprise. He transitioned from active duty into the US Navy Reserves and flew the A-4 Skyhawk and became an engineer for Grumman on Long Island for several years. The desire to return to sky inspired him to fly for Pan American and eventually Delta Air Lines. He was a very active member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Central Islip as well as Cornerstone Christian Fellowship on Long Island. Ken was a great sinner that was rescued and redeemed by a far greater savior, Jesus. Ken was motivated to share his faith by the conviction that salvation is by grace alone, through faith in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone.