When Bishop Williamson saw a need, he rolled up his sleeves

By , Daily Memphian Updated: December 30, 2024 7:22 PM CT | Published: December 27, 2024 5:18 PM CT

Prominent in the CME denomination on the national scene, as well as serving as bishop for Arkansas and Tennessee, Bishop Henry Williamson died on Christmas Day after a short illness. He was 76.

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Bishop Henry Williamson Rev. LaSimba Gray Rev. Joseph Kyles Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas
Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.


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