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Willie Anderson Obituary

Willie Anderson LUBBOCK-Willie David Anderson Carpet Man, 85, of Lubbock was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Highbank, Texas, to the late Willis and Georgina (Stuart) Anderson. He worked for the Lubbock public school system and Housing Authority for several years. He married Danielle Matthews Oct. 16, 1955, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 9, 2011. Willie went to a peaceful sleep Sunday, April 7, 2013. A daughter, Willie Mae Anderson; three brothers, L.B. Plunk, R.C. and F.C. Anderson; and three sisters, Ossie Lee Burell, Annie B. Lowe and Lillian Whitfield also preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory are his four sons, Charles Anderson of Huntsville, Ala., Ronnie Anderson of Irving, Texas, David Anderson of Lubbock and Darrell Anderson of Castro Valley, Calif.; two daughters, Dianah Washington of Aurora, Colo., and Wanda Penny of Missouri City, Texas; one brother, Willis Anderson of Monahans, Texas; one sister, Gertrude Holmes of Lubbock; relatives, friends, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with Darrell and Sara's baby, William Daniel Lomax Anderson, due Aug. 22, 2013. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Christ Temple Church of God in Christ at 2411 Fir Ave., Lubbock. To send online condolences go to www.wilsonsfuneraldirectors.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Apr. 11, 2013.

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Brenda Usher

May 17, 2013

Rest in peace Grandpa!!...love Brenda your grandaughter....daughter of Willie Mae Anderson!!

Ana Jackson

April 23, 2013

To the Anderson Family.
I met Mr. Willie 41 years ago when I visited Lubbock with my Auntie Hilda and uncle James, from Viginia. I met his wife, Nell, him and his children, and the rest of the family. Eventhough it's been so long ago, I have good memories when I met this wonderful people. May Jehova bring peace to all the family and resignation on his departure.May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

LaWanda Johnson

April 14, 2013

David I am so sorry for your loss...just remember something that always gets me thru...God truly puts no more on you than He knows you can bear. Stay strong and be blessed. I'm here if you need me.

Marcus Brown

April 12, 2013

May God guide and strengthen you in these dire straits. Sincerely Marcus Brown.

Michelle Flores

April 12, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss.Willie will be truly missed. I will always remember his laugh and that smile that could light up any room..

April 12, 2013

Mr. Anderson was always so friendly. When I would go to the Flea Market from time to time, he always had a smile and we would visit a while. He was such a joy to talk to and I will definately miss his cheerful attitude. God Bless, Glenn Patton

Margaret Randle

April 11, 2013

Mr. Anderson was a part of the Wheatley family because he served as our crossing guard for many years.

He would sometimes come by the school to purchase a coke at the end of the day. Mr. Anderson loved his job. He loved the children, and it showed each time you talked to him. The children and the staff loved Mr. Anderson.

We all miss "our" crossing guard.

Rose Pillow

April 11, 2013

Guys, just know you had a wonderful and blessed Father who was willing to help everyone he could and you had no doubt it came from the Heart, how blessed you all were.

Tabatha Anderson

April 11, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Linda Sowell-Forbes

April 11, 2013

To Anderson Family:

I have known my next door neighbors for many years growing up with most of you guys, Mr. Willie and Miss Nell were my neighborhood Mom & Dad:) My prayers are with each of you, the old block has a lot of memories and your parents will be truly missed, from the Sowell Family to your families, our Deepest Sympathy....

April 11, 2013

nd Family,
I know this comes so close to your mom, but I know that you know you have so blessed to have him with you. I never knew my dad, but I rejoice in how God blessed you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Roseanna Henderson

Venessa Carter

April 11, 2013

David, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad! My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.

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