Quentin Williamson

Quentin Williamson, 95, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on July 20, 2025, at Forest Park Health Campus.

Quentin Williamson was born on December 13, 1929, in Economy, Indiana, to Wayne and Zelma Williamson. He was a graduate of Economy High School and Purdue University with a degree in Animal Science. After graduating, Quentin served in the US Army as a Sergeant in Korea. After his military service, Quentin taught Science and Agriculture at Economy High School and Williamsburg High School. Quentin was a dairy farmer for over 35 years and a conservationist and pioneer of new methods to conserve the soil, both as a farmer and during his 24 years working at the Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District. In 2008, the Soil Conservation Society of America honored Quentin with a national award of service for his body of work educating others about soil conservation.

Beyond his professional life, Quentin was very involved in the community. He served as precinct committeeperson for many years. Quentin was a member of Economy United Methodist Church. He loved listening to gospel music and following the Cincinnati Reds and anything involving Purdue University. Quentin was known for his love of nature and animals, his laugh, sense of humor, and friendly smile. Quentin never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Quentin was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Zelma (Wilson) Williamson, two brothers, Stanley and Maurice Williamson, brother-in-law Charles Wright, and sister-in-law, June Williamson. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruth (Wright) Williamson, two sons and daughter, Doug and Brad Williamson, and Sarah Parrish (Mike); two grandchildren, Nathan Williamson (Emily) and Thomas Parrish; two great grandchildren Maggie and Silas Williamson, sister-in-law Janice Williamson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Quentin will be held from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday, July 27, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 350 Henley Rd S, Richmond, Indiana. A service to celebrate Quentin’s life will follow at 4 pm at Christ Presbyterian Church. Assistant Pastor David Young will officiate. Interment will follow at Economy Cemetery in Economy, Indiana.

The family would like to thank the staff at Forest Park for their kindness and care. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church or Economy United Methodist Church to honor Quentin.