NICHOLASVILLE - Elmer McClelland Anderson, husband of 49 years to Erma Bryant Anderson, died April 12, 2014. He was retired after forty years with Ashland Oil, then opened and operated International Spreaders Inc. and 4-A Farm, a Past Master of Masonic Lodge #157 in Fairmont, WV, was a member of the Bluegrass Beekeepers Association, served as the Southern States Board Chairman, Elmer was a veteran of the U.S. Army, worked as Chief Admissions and Disposition officer at Walter Reed Hospital and served in a MASH unit in Korea. He loved his family, his work, his customers and work family. He was the son of the late Martin VanBuren Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Ward Anderson. He is also survived by four children, Melinda Anderson (Gary) Kuhnhenn, Pamela Anderson (Joel) Salyer, Aaron Clell (Heidi) Anderson and Holly Anderson (Sammy) Brown, eight grandchildren, Jared Hayes, Lorna Salyer Smith, Joshua Hayes, Megan Salyer Castle, Emily Salyer, Kaden Brown, Owen Anderson and Emma Brown, nine great grandchildren, a brother, Berley (Virginia) Anderson, a niece Cindy Woodard, two nephews, Marty Morgan and Martin Dean Anderson and a brother in law, Robert (Virginia) Bryant. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delia Morgan and a brother, Elden V. Anderson. Services will be Noon Friday at Betts & West Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9pm Thursday. Bearers will be Joey Blackmer, Gary Taylor, Mike Farmer, Rick Wynn, Lee Roberts and Bubby Crutcher. Online condolences www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com
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Ms. Errma I was so very sorry to get the news about Elmer. It just floored me when they told me at the store. He was always the perfect gentalmen and so kind and gracious, just like his wife always conducted herself. He will be so missed by all that knew him. God bless and keep you all during this difficult time. Your friend at Southern States, Brenda Green.
April 21, 2014
Sammy and Holly,
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Anderson. He was always so kind to me, especially during my college days...Please know you all have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers
Love
Dexter, Wanda and the boys
Dexter and Wanda Knight
April 18, 2014
Mrs. Anderson, David and myself and our whole family are so sorry about Elmer. He was a dear friend. Love to you all,
David and Karen Farmer and Family
April 17, 2014
Mrs. Anderson, I just learned today of Mr. Andersons passing. I am so sorry to learn this- my heart breaks.Keeping you and your family in my deepest heart thoughts and prayers.All of your friends at Sharps Candies will miss him greatly. All my love to you-
Serena Hampton
April 16, 2014
MARSHALL GILL
April 16, 2014
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