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Ken Anderson Obituary

Ken Anderson MORGANTON Ken Anderson, 66, of Morganton, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Born in Wadena, Minn., June 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene Anderson Sr. and Eileen Olson Anderson. Ken was of the Lutheran faith and a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Toni Souza Anderson, of the home; daughters, Dana Anderson Thomas and Paige Anderson, both of Morganton; grandson, Maxwell Anderson Thomas; mother-in-law, Nancy Hedderly Sholar, of Bermuda Run; brother-in-law, Craig Souza, of Raleigh; an aunt, Sharron Wicht and husband, Harold, of Minnesota; and three nieces, Jennifer Shimer and husband, Jonathan, of Virginia, Kimberly Lyons and husband, Justin, of Illinois and Kristen Souza, of Raleigh. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth "Brett" Anderson; and brother, Michael Wayne Anderson. The graveside service will be held at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Forest Hill Cemetery with Dr. Bob Shepherd officiating. Military honors will be provided by the N.C. National Guard and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to service at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, CB# 7295, UNC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7295 or to the American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407. Condolences may be made online at www. sossomanfuneralservice. com.

Published by The News Herald on Mar. 21, 2013.
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Toni, both you and your family are in our prayers. We love you.

Angie Blalock

March 23, 2013

Toni,
Please know that I'm praying for strength for you and your family during this painful time.

Jane Chownyk

March 23, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about you're loss the Bible can be of some comfort at john 3:16

March 23, 2013

Toni, Paige, and Dana, I am so sorry you are having to go through this... God will hold you close as you go through these difficult times..I will keep you in my prayers...

Loretta Moses

March 21, 2013

You all are in our Prayers.

Stephen Burris

March 21, 2013

My heart hurts for you all right now. You are loved beyond measure. If you need me, I will be there.

Renee Hodges

March 21, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss Dana,Toni and Pagie. I know what you are going thru. Just keep the faith the Lord will guide you thru this. We are praying for you and your whole family.

Tina&Danny Buff

March 21, 2013

Toni,Dana,and Paige, We are so sorry for the loss of a dear husband,dad, and grandpaw. Please know that our heart breaks for you and the family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. He will forever be in your hearts..<3

Rhonda & Alan Robinson

March 21, 2013

My love and sympathy go out to you,Toni, in your loss of Ken, your husband and partner in life. To Dana and Page, my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. You will be in my prayers.
I love you all. Brenda

Brenda Womble

March 21, 2013

Toni
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Gail Parker

March 21, 2013

Toni, Dana and Paige
I'm still in shock and can only imagine your shock and pain. I'm so sorry and have you all in my prayers. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you. Love, Debbie

March 21, 2013

Toni, Dana, and Paige, my heart aches for you. May God comfort you in this difficult time.

Joan Nile

March 21, 2013

Toni, Dana, and Paige I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers in the coming days.

Bridget Burleson

March 21, 2013

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