Ellis Cecil "Bubba" Williamson

Ellis Bubba Cecil Williamson, 58, Roanoke Rapids passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at his home.

Bubba was born January 29, 1957 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Osrow Eli Williamson and Mary Elizabeth Lib Bailey Willis. He was also preceded in death by his step-father: Carl Willis; his maternal grandparents: Hattie and Dewey Bailey.

Bubba was a faithful church member of Fresh Fire Assembly of God. He was a loving husband, father, and Pa to his grandchildren and numerous other children. Bubba loved cooking, camping, hunting and cutting grass. He loved people and would give you the shirt off his back.

Bubba is survived by his wife: Penny Bissette Williamson; his daughters: April Williamson Portillo and Christy Williamson and a son-in-law: Ricardo Alfredo Portillo all of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren: Ricardo Ellis Williamson Portillo and Victoria Sue Williamson Portillo; his sister: Barbara Durham and her husband Dan of Roanoke Rapids; his adopted family: Dora, Angel and Tatiana Zuniga; a special father-in-law: JC Bissette; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Fresh Fire Assembly of God, 46 Pittman Court with Pastor Chris Howerton officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 9:00 P.M. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service and other times at 332 Vance Street.