Dr. William Thomas Jamison, a dedicated educator, beloved father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home after a long and impactful life. Born on July 28, 1939, in Washington D.C., Dr. Jamison dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the education of others.

Dr. Jamison was a proud alumnus of East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC, "Class of 57". He continued his academic journey at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned an A.B. in History and an M.A.T. in Secondary Education. After beginning his career teaching Social Studies at the high school level in Maryland, his commitment to his field led him back to UNC, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History and Philosophy of Education.

In 1970, Dr. Jamison moved to the mountains of North Carolina and joined the faculty of the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University in Boone. For 43 years, until his retirement in 2013, he focused on adhering to the highest academic standards and prioritized student success, profoundly impacting countless students and colleagues. He truly was a lifelong educator, whose passion shaped generations of teachers and educational leaders.

Beyond his professional life, Dr. Jamison was known for his compassion for others, curiosity, and civic involvement. He was a faithful member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Boone.

He held a unique and lifelong passion for collecting flags. He enjoyed displaying them at his home and later during retirement sharing his knowledge and his enthusiasm by giving presentations at local elementary schools.

Dr. Jamison was preceded in death by his parents, William Russel Jamison and Mary Ethel Jamison, and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Jamison.

He is survived by his son, David Thomas Ruston Jamison, and his daughter-in-law, Lenore Brown Jamison of Boone; along with his two grandchildren, Lillie Grace Jamison and Noah Wilson Jamison.

Services for Dr. Jamison will be held at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Boone on Saturday December 20, 2025, at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am in the Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Care Charity Inc, PO Box 1928, Lexington, SC 29071 and the Watauga County Human Society, 312 Paws Way. Boone, NC 28607

Online condolences may be sent to the Jamison Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com