FORT WORTH -- Alton Allen Williamson, 86, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Downs Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Colonial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Downs Funeral Home. Alton was born March 31, 1924, in Baskin, La, the son of Clifton and Ninnie Williamson. He served his country in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant during World War II. He was stationed in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He received a Bronze Star during his tour of duty. He was a member of the Lost Battalion that was behind enemy lines for several days. When he returned, the love of his life, Dot, was waiting for him. They were married March of 1946. Alton graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a degree in Agricultural Education. After teaching for several years he became the credit manager for Sears in Marshall and Longview and retired after 35 years of service. Alton was a member of Central Baptist Church of Marshall since 1960, where he faithfully served as a Deacon, Deacon Emeritus, Sunday School teacher and department director. His constant faith and love of Christ were evident in all that he did. Even as he left Marshall and moved to the Ft. Worth area to be near family, he still found ways to share his belief with others and always made a positive impact on everyone around him. Alton was an avid gardener and loved to tend to his large garden. He had an amazing green thumb and could make anything grow. His garden was the highlight of trips home by his children and grandchildren. Alton enjoyed preparing his children's favorite meals when they would come to visit. He was the rock of his family and cared for everyone well. Alton was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Williamson; his parents; his brother, Waddell Williamson; and his sister, Alma Rea Nicosia. Survivors: Daughters, Susan Halm and husband, Kirby, Martha Davis and husband, Pat, Lisa Alford and husband, Eric; grandchildren, Meredith Halm, Heath Davis, Jennifer Halm, Joshua Alford and Matthew Alford; and great-grandchildren, Bradley and Autumn Davis; brother, Rayford Williamson and extended family.