Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
May 31, 1938 - Nov 7, 2017
Bertha, Ed, Jason Todd and families,
So sorry for the loss of Uncle Jim. He could always be counted on to help family and friends when needed. We are thinking of you.
Riley and Lisa Adams
November 11, 2017
Jean and Phil, I'm sorry to learn of the passing of your brother. I will keep his family in my prayers
Sincerely, Debbie Spence Creech
Debbie Spence Creech
November 09, 2017 | Allendale, SC
My dad, Bill Brown has great memories of his cousin Jimbo Anderson. Jimbo was always a willing helper with any project Dad needed help with. He especially remembers painting our house. Thank you Jimbo. You're a good man.
Bill Brown and Pixie Brown Bledsoe
Pixie Bledsoe
November 09, 2017 | Neptune Beach, FL
Jodi,
I am so sorry for this loss in your family. I will be praying for you all.
Jamie Shouse
November 09, 2017
WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF JIMS PASSING. PRAYERS FOR ALL THE FAMILIES.
GALE & CHARLENE ELZY
November 09, 2017 | Sullivan, IL
CHARLESTON, IL – James H. "Jim" Anderson, age 79 of Mattoon and formerly of rural Charleston and Sullivan, Illinois, went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, November 7, 2019 while at Palm Terrace in Mattoon. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston with Masonic Services to be conducted at 7:00 p.m. by guests and members of Toledo Masonic Lodge #834 A.F. & A.M. Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the funeral chapel with Pastor Tom Skinner officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Prairie Indian Cemetery located in Pleasant Grove Township southwest of Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to the Pleasant Prairie Indian Cemetery or the East Central Illinois Antique Farm Equipment Club. Gifts may be left at the visitation or service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Jim was born May 31, 1938 in Cumberland County, Illinois, a son of the late Delbert Lee and Hollis (Tate) Anderson. He married Bertha Ann Gilbert on May 26, 1957 and they have celebrated 60 years of marriage. In addition to his loving and devoted wife, left to cherish his memory are two sons, Ed Anderson and wife Carol of Mt. Pulaski, Illinois and Jason Todd Anderson and wife Jodi of rural Charleston; four grandchildren, Maggie Anderson, Jaden James Anderson, Alexis Anderson and J.W. Anderson; three sisters, Wanda Adams of Springfield, Illinois, Erma Jean Hudson (Bill) and Joanne Glass (Jim) all of Charleston; a brother, Philip Anderson (Charleen) also of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews. Jim is also survived by Bertha’s brother and sister and their families, George and Shirley Gilbert of St. Louis, Missouri and Rose and Bill Snider of rural Charleston. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Sue Anderson, and two brothers, Robert and Victor Anderson.
Jim was a 1956 graduate of Charleston High School and a member of the Otterbein Methodist Church in Charleston. Jim was a 50 year Master Mason and member of the Toledo Masonic Lodge #834 A.F. & A.M. He was also a member of the East Central Illinois Antique Farm Equipment Club and served as their president for several years. For 32 years Jim was able to do what he loved as the farm manager and operator of the farm at the Illinois Masonic Home in Sullivan.
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