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Donald Anderson Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Donald Allan Anderson, 83, passed away with his family by his side on November 12, 2013, in Augusta, GA. Born in Duluth, MN in 1930, Don graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1952 and was a proud Golden Gopher alumnus. He moved to Augusta upon graduation seeking a warmer climate. He joined the E.I Dupont De Nemours Company as an Industrial Engineer at the Savannah River Plant in South Carolina. Upon retirement from Dupont he joined Westinghouse Company at SRP and stayed there until his retirement in 1993. In his retirement years he was very active with the First Baptist Church of Augusta, holding many roles including ordained Deacon and former Director of the Benevolence Ministry. He impacted many lives with his huge heart and faith. Don is preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Martha Ellen Anderson, as well as his parents and sister. He is survived by his daughters: Donna Anderson Scheer (Henry) of Augusta and Sharon Anderson Davis (Robert) of Jacksonville, FL; and his grandchildren , the lights of his life: Mallary Lauren Scheer of Charleston, SC, Anna Ellen Scheer of Los Angeles, CA., Lindsay Ellen Davis and Donald Robert Davis III, both of Jacksonville, FL. He was a loving and proud father, grandfather and a good friend to many. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Storey Chapel at First Baptist Church with Dr. Greg DeLoach officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of service in the Atrium of the Storey Chapel. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Henry Richard Scheer, Jerald Stuart Scheer, Donald Robert Davis Jr., Donald Robert Davis III, Thomas Martin Bird, and Joseph Walter Korn. Honorary pallbearers will be the George Balentine Senior Adult Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Augusta Benevolence Ministry at 3500 Walton Way Extension, Augusta, GA 30909. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Nov. 13, 2013.
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We knew and loved Don as he was in our Sunday School Class. We were out of the city for the past 3 weeks so missed his funeral service. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. It is always very hard to give up our parents, no matter the age of them.

Harold & Sarah Smith

December 2, 2013

We were out of town and so missed Don's funeral. We are so saddened by his passing. He was such a good friend to us at FBC, and encouraged us so much when we started working with the Benevolence ministry a number of years back. We considered him our "pew buddy" as we always sat on the same pew during Sunday worship. It really "hit home" this past Sunday morning when he wasn't there next to us during the service. He was a dear man, a wonderful friend, and such a good example to so many. He is missed, loved, and will not be forgotten.

Ruth & Jimmy Sapp

November 30, 2013

Sad news about a fine, long-time neighbor, fellow SRS employee.

Cy Banick

November 14, 2013

So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear dad. May you find peace in the love of family and support of your wonderful friends. God bless.

Heidi Chanatry

November 13, 2013

Dear Sharon and Family, there are no words to express the sorrow felt when a parent goes home. I'm sure you have a lifetime of memories to replay and bring you comfort. We will keep you in our prayers. God Bless You.

Karen and Bill Glasgow

November 13, 2013

Don's years in the benevolence mininstry were filled with wonderful memories of impacting thousands of people in Augusta. I am grateful that God allowed me the opportunity to serve along side such a faithful and dedicated man. We laughed (alot)and cried a few tears through many Tuesdays of service to the Lord. He will be missed!

Kelly Hamilton

November 13, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of this sweet man. I was the receptionist at FBC for 5 years and loved talking to him as he was coming and going.

Wanda Pinaula

November 13, 2013

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