November 29 1946 June 17 2021
Obituary for James W. Anderson Jr. James Woodworth Anderson, Jr., 74, of 5940 Medical Center Rd, Axton went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. James was born on November 29, 1946 son of the late James Woodworth Anderson, Sr. and Marjorie Joyce Anderson. James was a true servant of the Lord and a faithful member of Anderson Chapel UMC. He was a loving father, husband and friend who devoted himself fully to his Faith, his children, and his community. His kindness and gentle heart was known by many and he exhibited the very definition of someone you could count on, no matter what. James was dedicated and blessed with a long term career with American of Martinsville and CFO of A.C. Furniture. He enjoyed woodworking and traveling during his semi-retirement and loved spending any time he could with family. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Only July 17, 1976 he married Janet Compton Anderson who died on April 11, 1996. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by a son, Kevin Anderson. Survivors include his son Mark Anderson (Melissa) of Newport, VA; daughter, Carrie Marie Anderson (Jimmy Fowler) of Centreville, VA; sister, Linda Langley (Mike) of Lilburn, GA; brother, David Anderson (Patricia) of Warner Robins, GA; grandchildren, Shawn Shearing (Jodie Vaughn) and Thomas Dylan Fowler; great grandchild, Zaine Shearing; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Anderson Chapel United Methodist Church with Mr. Tom Blair officiating. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel and at other times the family will be at the residence, 5940 Medical Center Road, Axton, VA 24054. The family would like to thank the EMS staff and Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the care given to James during this difficult time. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Anderson family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James W. Anderson Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store. Today’s Events Funeral Service © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions JUN 22. 2:00 PM (EST) Anderson Chapel United Methodist Church 4437 Medical Center Rd Axton, VA 24054 Order Flowers for the Funeral Service Guaranteed delivery before James’ Funeral Service begins. Cemetery Details Anderson Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery 4437 Medical Center Road Axton, VA 24054 © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions Previous Events Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions JUN 21. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST) Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel 5858 Riverside Drive Danville, VA 24541 info@wrenn-yeatts.com www.wrenn-yeatts.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James W Anderson Jr November 29 1946 June 17 2021.
Death notice for the town of: Danville, state: Virginia