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Robert Anderson Obituary

Robert M. Anderson, Jr , age 77, of Richmond, TX, passed into the loving arms of his Savior, Wednesday, February 13, 2013. He was born November 7, 1935 in Houston to Robert and Norline Anderson. A loving husband, father and brother, devoted grandfather and great- grandfather. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. After serving in the Air Force, Bob spent several years working in Sales Management and Marketing for Exxon and Brooks Products. Most of his career was spent with Flexicore of Texas where he retired as President. Bob has been a longtime and faithful member of Sugar Grove Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Collette Anderson; daughters, Dawn Kram and husband Mark of Sugar Land, Shawn Loup and husband Lloyd of San Antonio, and Katrina Frank and husband Eric of Seattle, WA; son, Jim Anderson and wife Stacye of Houston; grandchildren, Nikki, Cameron and Collin Kram, Paige and Marin Anderson, Lindsey Loup, and Sydney Frank; great- granddaughter, Brooke Gonzales; sister, Kay Anderson and husband Glenn of The Woodlands; and numerous other loving relatives and many friends. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Friday, February 15, 2013, Earthman Southwest Chapel, Stafford. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013, Sugar Grove Church of Christ, 11600 W. Airport, Meadows Place, TX, followed by a reception. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale, Houston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sugar Grove Christian School Building Fund or to the American Heart Association.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 15, 2013.
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Collette, just heard of your loss. I am so sorry and will be praying for you and your family. Sue asch

February 22, 2013

Your family to me represented the story of love, forgiveness and the redemptive power of Christ. Though your dear husband, father, brother and friend will be missed here, we that believe know he will be awaiting us in glory with that hardy laugh and big open arms. Peace to you and yours.

Carolyn Kinsey

February 18, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

February 16, 2013

I am sorry for the loss of our brother. I will lift the family up in prayer for strength to see you through this trying time.

Margaret Gibson

February 15, 2013

Dear Collette,
May time and grief pass away quickly; may fond and cherished memories of the almost 5-1/2 decades with your best friend last forever. M~

February 15, 2013

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

God bless you the Anderson Family. Mr Anderson was a wonderful man to know. He always had a smile on his face. We will miss him dearly.

Toby Calabrese

February 15, 2013

My sympathy to your family during this time of grief.

February 15, 2013

Kay, although I didn't know your brother, I can tell my his write up and picture he was a fine all-around kind of guy. What a blessing he must have been to so many. I know you are missing him....Shalom my friend.

Brenda and Earl Revett

February 15, 2013

God bless the Anderson family!

Christine Kalmbach

February 15, 2013

Jim:
we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we continue to lift you and your family up in prayer to receive God's love and peace. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you, Stacye, Paige and Marin.
God bless y'all (Numbers 6:24-26)
The Kalmbachs
Steve, Christine, Kelly, Jon, Keith and Clay

Christine Kalmbach

February 15, 2013

Jim and family - Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this most difficult time

Connie & Bill McKee

February 15, 2013

A good friend and a special man. You will all be in our prayers. We will look forward to our meeting in heaven - maybe in the near future. We love you .

Tom and Jenny McCarron

February 15, 2013

Jim & Stayce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember your Dad stopping by some of Indian Princess campouts with the girls. You have such great memories with your Dad.

Greg & Patti Ford

February 15, 2013

Although words are inadequate, may it be some small comfort knowing you and your family are in my prayers for the Lord's perfect comfort. I'm praying that as the days pass, unnumbered wonderful memories will replace today's sorrow. Bob was a truly unique friend and somehow could always bring a smile to my face. I'm blessed to have known him.

Rose Ehrlich

February 15, 2013

Collette
My heart aches for you and your family's loss. Together yalls spirit touched me in a most gentle, loving way. Let your Sugar Grove family love you now the way you (yall) have loved so many. I love you beautiful lady.

Monica Sheffield

February 15, 2013

I HAVE NOT SEEN BOB FOR YEARS BUT I WAS HIS FRIEND. HE WAS AN OUTSTANDING CHRISTIAN. HEAVEN HAS A WONDERFUL CITIZEN NOW WHICH WILL MAKE IT VERY HAPPY. BLESS THE ANDERSON FAMILY
JERRY KAHL

JERRY KAHL

February 15, 2013

Collette, a lit candle and prayers for you and your children. I thank God for having met you and Bob years ago, and I will miss him very much.

Celina Serrata

February 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. Bob was a fine man with whom I enjoyed spending time. Know that he is resting in God's gracious and loving arms. Pat Willborn

February 14, 2013

We will miss you Bob, but glad you are now home. You lived an exemplary life...May God be with Collette and your family

Mike Bezner

February 14, 2013

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