Former Flint Mayor Don Williamson died Tuesday, April 2. Published reports said the longtime Flint businessman and entrepreneur died of complications from a respiratory illness. He was 85 years old. Williamson served as mayor from 2003 to 2009 after being elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2007. Mayor Karen Weaver issued a statement saying:
“I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Mayor Don Williamson. He was a hardworking public servant who served to the best of his ability and gave so much of his time and heart to this community. In honor of Mayor Williamson, the flags at city hall will fly at half-staff. I pray that God will comfort all of those that knew and loved him.”
Williamson is survived by his wife, Patsy Lou, and four children.
