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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Dec 25, 1943 — Aug 20, 2023
Macungie
Rev. Bruce A. Williamson age 79, of Macungie and formerly of Walnutport, Pa went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after passing away at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedarcrest, Allentown, on August 20, 2023, with his loving wife of 56 years Eileen and his loving family at his bedside. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Daniel A. and Lucena Williamson.
In his lifetime Bruce was employed for over 33 years with the Allentown Rescue Mission, as Chaplain for the Allentown Police Department. He was a scribe for 19 Years, a Certified instructor of Royal Rangers, Leader of Christian Service Brigade, and Sr. Activities Coordinator for Outpost Chaplain 86.
He was a Sunday School Teacher, Board Member and was involved with the Drama Team at Emmanuel Assembly of God Church in Allentown. He was District Supervisor of the George Washington Post. He was at one time Pastor of Gospel Tabernacle Church in Phillipsburg, NJ.
Many folks did not know Bruce was a ventriloquist for 5 years. He was a graduate of Northampton High School. He attended Penn Wesleyan College and Moravian Theologian. Bruce served proudly in the United States Coast Guard on active duty and continued in the Reserves. He had Chaplain Duty at the former Allentown State Hospital. Bruce loved and enjoyed being with his family, especially camping. He loved seeing Mt. McKinley and Mt. St Helens.
In addition to his loving wife Eileen, he leaves behind his loving son Brian and loving daughter Linda Metcalf, brother Wayne of Northampton, 2 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a great nephew.
Funeral Services will be on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 12 o'clock at Tri-County Worship Center 1501 Schubert Road Bethel, Pa 19507. Pastor Ted Williams will be officiating, and friends may call Saturday from 11:00 A.M until service time at the church.
Internment Services will be held on Monday at 11:30 am at the Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville Pa with Full Military Honors
Stanton Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc, Honey Brook, Pa has been entrusted with Bruce's Care and services.
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