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Richard Anderson Obituary
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Richard (Dick) F. Anderson born September 5, 1940 in Waukegan, IL, died Monday April 29, 2013 at Hospice House of Greenville. Dick was married June 9, 1962. Dick retired from Abbott Laboratories in 1999. He was an Army veteran, an elder of the Church of Christ in Taylors, SC and loved riding his bike, taking walks, volunteering at the local library, and spending time with his Grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Juanita Anderson and one infant daughter, Dana Lynn Anderson. He is survived by his wife Elzie, his son Todd of Taylors, SC, his daughter Bethany Epperson and her husband Wes of Stafford, VA and three grandchildren Ryan, Sophia and Ben.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home located at 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, South Carolina. The family will receive friends before the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please share your memories at www.woodlawn-fh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society 154 Milestone Way Greenville, SC 29615. Woodlawn Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Anderson
Denise Hollingsworth-Popp
May 12, 2013
I met Mr. Anderson back when I was in 9th grade. I have to admit, I know he was skeptical of me, but being his daughter's best friend thru out high school, he accepted me and my quirks and treated me as another daughter. I think Beth and I tested his waters and he surely tested mine...for the good... Looking up his obituary, I saw his face for the first time in years. His face shows a few more years and a few more gray hairs, but the man I remember shines in that smile I so dearly loved.
God bless to you all in this time and I hope you all have comfort knowing he is now with his savior, no longer in pain, and not to worry....i know he's looking down on all of you making sure things are in order and will continue to watch over you daily. God bless.
Kathy Morrow
May 2, 2013
Dick and Elzie have a special place in my heart. They are a team working to serve the Lord. Separated in physical being but together always in God, the work continues so our prayers hold strong for strength as we march on.
I light a candle in the honor of my brother in Christ for Dick has reflected the Lord's loving light.
May 2, 2013
We have you all in our prayers. We have so many fond memories of Dick, he was loved by many and will be missed by many but what could be better than to be welcomed home by Our Father. May you all find comfort in that.
Love, Dave and Annette Girardot
Colleen Rodgers (Paulsen)
May 2, 2013
That's a great picture of your Dad. His eyes always twinkled. Love you guys.
Diane Braun
May 2, 2013
Although I never got to really know Dick as much as I would have loved to, he truly inspired me to be the best Christian I possibly can be. Your family have been in my thoughts and prayers and would do anything for you. Diane Braun
May 2, 2013
Thinking of all of you in your time of loss. Dick's positive, friendly presence will be missed by many. Love and prayers that God will ease your sorrow, Tim and Christi McPherson
Heather Patenaude (Paulsen)
May 2, 2013
Sorry to hear of this loss. May God comfort your family during this time.
Wayne & Marie Schatzman
May 2, 2013
Our sympathy with love. Dick will be missed so much. It is a blessing to have known him. We pray for your comfort.
May 2, 2013
God is good, always. He has claimed one of his beloved to give him his prize. May God grant your family peace. His peace is perfect. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Janice, Brad, Tori, Calvin and Melody Gatewood (Acworth, GA)
May 2, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Beckye Barnes
Jack and Kimberly Grotenrath
May 1, 2013
Our prayers are with you all during this loss. We only met Dick a few times, when he visited Beth but we were encouraged with his preaching, his faith, his love for family and considered him a wonderful man. He is missed. Love to you all.
Gary Moore
May 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of lost. We know that Dick would not want us to be sad, but to know that he is heaven bound. Only GOD and time will heel this filling of lost.
Your brother in Christ;
May 1, 2013
Brother Dick was an inspiration to all his family at Taylors Church of Christ. We will always think of him and his memory. God Bless my prayers are for you........ Robert Browning Brother in Christ Jesus.
Barb VanPelt
May 1, 2013
Elzie, Todd and Beth
I am so very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
Kevin Vaughn
May 1, 2013
My deepest condolences to Todd and the whole family during this time. I have great memories of meeting Dick and he always had a joke to tell. The memories are what help you get through it together. The Anderson family is in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other!
Maxine Morphis-Riesbeck
May 1, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cindy & Russ Miller
May 1, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of Dick's loved ones. He was a wonderful man and we are so glad that we had he chance to know him and call him our neighbor and friend.
Mona Bouchard
April 30, 2013
My prayers are with the family as they endure this bittersweet time. Even though we know that our loved one is in heaven and is now pain free, that doesn't lessen the pain of the loss we feel because of the big shoes left empty. So glad I got to meet him long ago. May God comfort you all at this time of sorrow. Hugs & prayers sent your way Elzie, Todd, Beth and the rest of the family and close friends. In Christ's Love
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