Justice Anderson

1929 - 2012

Justice Anderson obituary, 1929-2012, Fort Worth, TX

Justice Anderson

1929 - 2012

BORN

1929

DIED

2012

Justice Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 1, 2013.
Justice C. Anderson, Th.D., retired professor of missions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, known as "Uncle Justo" to friends and students worldwide, entered his eternal home Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agape Baptist Church. Interment: 4 p.m. in New Baden Cemetery, near Franklin. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson's Harveson Cole. Memorials: Gifts in his memory may be given to CBF Global Missions, 2930 Flowers Road South, Suite 133, Atlanta, Ga. 30341; or Agape Baptist Church, 3954 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116. Dr. Anderson was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Bay City. He met the love of his life, Mary Ann Elmore, during their college years at Baylor University. He was ordained a minister at 19. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in English literature and history at Baylor, while serving as a campus leader and ministerial student. He was a loyal Baylor alumnus, parent and sports fan. Dr. Anderson earned graduate degrees at Southwestern while pastoring churches in Stranger, Osage and Franklin. He served for 17 years in Argentina with the International Mission Board, planting churches, teaching at the International Baptist Seminary and holding key leadership roles. He returned to Southwestern in 1974, directing the World Missions Center for 20 years. He authored numerous academic publications in missiology and a series of books in Spanish and English. His major contribution was a history of the worldwide Baptist movement. On sabbatical leaves he taught and preached in Nigeria, Spain and Mexico City. He also lectured in Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Russia, Peru, Colombia and Canada. In retirement, Dr. Anderson taught at Dallas Baptist University, B.H. Carroll Theological Institute and Truett Seminary. He and his wife loved working with the Karen refugee community at Agape Baptist Church. Survivors: Wife of 63 years, Mary Ann; children, Sandi Phillips and husband, Thomas, Timothy Anderson and wife, Aurora Pulido, Brad Anderson and wife, Ann, and Suzie Person and husband, Kirk; grandchildren, David Lampert, Amy McAdams and husband, Rocky, John Lampert and wife, Kalyn, Erik and Jan Anderson Pulido, Elizabeth, Holley and Pryse Anderson, and Andrew, Emily and Austin Person; great-grandchildren, Brinley and Cason McAdams; and brother, Gene Anderson.

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December 29, 2024

Dr. Bennie Slack posted to the memorial.

December 26, 2023

Jim Guinn posted to the memorial.

March 4, 2013

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Dr. Bennie Slack

December 29, 2024

Though Justice has been gone for a while, I shall and still do remember him as a great man and a treasured friend!

Jim Guinn

December 26, 2023

Justice was one of the 2 most influential men in my fathers life and was my baseball coach in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I played on the same team with his sons Tim and Brad. I was honored to speak at my father's service who passed in 2021 and share his gratitude of Justice's ministry and love with our family. As a very young boy, I remember how gracious and loving he was to everyone he met. His faith and ministry helped shape my father and my faith in the Lord. One of the most favorite memories my father had of Justice was when he ran out on the baseball field congratulating the opposing pitcher who was berated constantly from his own coach to the point of tears. They beat us that day, but it showed the amazing character of Justice and showed us that in all circumstances we are to love and help others as Christ did for us. All my love, Jim.

March 4, 2013

The Gardners of Ocala,FL send their sympathy to the family.

March 1, 2013

Sister Mary Ann. Only today I was thinking in your husband and decided seek for his name in the google. I pray that the Lord will help you and Mks.
Brother Calixto Patricio, ex Guest professor in STBS in 1989.

Marshall and Annette Searcy

January 24, 2013

Justice Anderson ( a well-named person, if ever there was) was my ideal of a Christrian man: devout in his beliefs, unbending in his faith, yet kind, humble and welcoming to everyone he met. My sympathy to his loving family. He will be greatly missed, but I know he has gone to greater glory.

George and Debra Purefoy

January 13, 2013

To the Justice Anderson family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our uncle Justice was a very special person. One of his many gifts was making everyone he met feel very special. What a joy and blessing to have been one of "millones" whose life he touched. What a beautiful legacy he has left. We love you guys and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kay Elliott Batten

January 13, 2013

Mary Ann, I was sitting on the second pew, right side of Franklin First Baptist Church, next to you listening to your wonderful husband ask if anyone would like to come forward and accept the Lord. I was ten years old. He then visited with me, Mother and Daddy to make sure I understood. I remember like it was yesterday the peace and fulfillment I felt and trust in him when lowered me in the water a few weeks later. You, Bro. Justice, Harry and Joyce Smith had more influence in my life other than my parents. It was a pleasure and honor to know him.

Jim Guinn

January 11, 2013

Justice was my coach, mentor, and instilled in me a spiritual seed for loving God as a 7-8 yr old boy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I remember him being so positive and full of love. Thank you for sharing your love of Christ and the Anderson family for sharing him with me and my family. Jim Guinn (son of Chuck and Judy).

Hazel Morris

January 10, 2013

Dear Mary Ann,
You have been in my thought and prayers since I heard of the death of Justice. He was a wonderful friend and colleague. I am grateful for the friendship you and Justice extended to me. I hope all the wonderful memories you have of Justice will bring you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Love,
Hazel

Chuck Guinn

January 5, 2013

Justice had a full, wonderful, and truly magnificent life. My family and I were lucky to have known Justo and his wonderful family in Buenos Aires in 1967-70. Such spirituality, leadership and concern for others. I was lucky to coach little league with him in Argentina, Chuck Guinn,

kenny reinhardt

January 4, 2013

Bro Justice meant a lot to the youth of Franklin,Tx, during the mid-1950's he was not just our pastor but our little league coach and friend as well.Lessons in life were well taught, He WILL be missed but remembered.

Ruth Ann Teague

January 3, 2013

What a wonderful service for such a Godly man. Remembering generations of love and friendship. Thank you for your years of faithful service and ministry. Ruth Ann Courtade Teague

Dennis Finigan

January 3, 2013

I had the opportunity to work with Justice through the Perspectives program over the last few years. I enjoyed my conversations with him. What a privilege.

Larry and Linda Jones

January 3, 2013

Dear Mary Ann,
Linda and I remember both of you as wonderful servants of God. You have suffered a great loss, although it is only temporary. Justice lived for eternal purposes. Together you were all about God's mission. Thank you for being such an inspiration to us. Larry and Linda Jones

Linda alvey

January 3, 2013

Mary Ann and family,
What a treasure Bro. Anderson has always been to my family. He was beside when my father died and an encouragement when Patrick was at SWBTS. He will be greatly missed. My love to all of you. Linda New Alvey

June Gray

January 2, 2013

Mary Ann,
How sad for us but how wonderful for Justice to be in the Lord's presence. He will be missed by all of us and especially his quirky sense of humor. I enjoyed getting to know him & you a little more personally on our trip to Thailand. Please know that Scotty & I are ready at any time to help with the smallest task that you need. We love you. June Gray

January 2, 2013

Dear Mary Ann,
Justice has been a blessing to SO MANY! We are in that number. His sense of humor was wonderful and his Spirit filled ministry touched the world. As you know he is well remembered in Argentina, not only by the students in the seminary, but by the Lomas de Zamora Church. We went to Argentina because the Lord used him (and you)to point us in that direction. We'll always remember him. You, too, have been a special blessing to me. Don and I send our love. Margie.

bennie slack

January 2, 2013

what a great man and friend justice was to me and everyone else...hard to accept his passing...he was such a giant amoung men...perhaps his family will remember the huge bag of coins our church gave him...he always said that was the largest love offering in southwestern's history...and then he would laugh as only he could...accept my empathy...i lost a dad also...

January 1, 2013

Sheila and I will be praying for the family during this time of grief. We loved Justice and thank God for him. God has used Justice and Mary Ann to bless thousands of lives. Randel Everett

Doug Dickens

January 1, 2013

Mary Ann,
How we all will miss Justo. I pray that in those times when you feel almost overwhelmed by the loneliness of his absence you will be sustained by wonderful memories and hopeful promises of the risen Lord.

Monte Michael

January 1, 2013

Justce Anderson was a mentor and father in the Lord to me as he presided over my licensure to preach the Gospel at the then Fanklin Baptist Church. Love and prayers.

CLARA CARTER

January 1, 2013

DEAR MARY ANN, I REMEMBER SO WLL THE DAY YOU AND JUSTICE MET. WHAT A WONDERFUL BLESSING YOU HAVE BOTH BEEN TO SO MANY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU NOW. LOVE, CLARANITA MASHBURN CARTER (KILGORE TX)

Nancy Thurmond

January 1, 2013

Justice Anderson was a brilliant student at Baylor, and we all were so excited when he married the May Queen, Mary Ann, you are in my thoughts and you have my total sympathy. You must know that I understand what you are going through now. Nancy Anderson Thurmond

Brad Anderson

January 1, 2013

Dad: I miss you already. I'll see you again, I know. Thanks for being such a great dad always. Love, 'cito

Wayne & Linda Keller

January 1, 2013

Mary Ann,
We intercede for you and your family and thank God for the wonderful friend and missionary colleague Justice was to us.

Paul and Linda Sands

January 1, 2013

May Ann, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Justice meant so much to our family. One of our cherished memories is of the two of you dancing at our Kristin's wedding. May God grant you his peace until the day you dance once again.

Steve Lyon

January 1, 2013

Another Southwestern giant has fallen. This genuine Christ-follower loved Mary Ann and his family, Argentina and Latin America, the world of missions, students and his friends and colleagues. Few matched his ability to mix a mischievous smile with an intense commitment to the Kingdom. We here are better because he passed our way. He was one of the first to welcome me to the faculty of Southwestern and I am convinced that he will be one of the first to welcome me to heaven. Good-bye, dear friend, thou good and faithful servant.

We had a great fun to be at Taiwan Baptist Seminary the same time!

Christine Liu

December 31, 2012

His bright voice, big smile, sincere prayers , great passion for spreading the Gospel of our Lord will be deeply missed!

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