Claude Anderson Obituary

Claude Anderson - SAVANNAH - Claude Anderson, 92, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Toombs County, Georgia, Claude was the son of the late Wright and Minnie Anderson. He served in the US Navy in the Pacific Arena during World War II. He was employed by Union Bag-Camp Paper Corp, later known as Union Camp Corp, as a papermaker until his retirement in 1980. He was an active member of Clayton P. Miller Methodist Church in Savannah for many years, and spent his later years at his beloved Cokesbury United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Men's Club. Claude had an abounding love for gospel music; he sponsored and organized countless gospel sings locally, was well-known in gospel music circles in several states, and was honored by WTOC TV as "Hometown Hero" for his support of the gospel music ministry. He had a deep and abiding love for the Lord, sharing his faith through hospital and at-home visits to the sick, tending to others in need, keeping his family connected by reunions and get-togethers, and showing his wonderful sense of humor to all. He will be greatly missed. Claude was preceded in death by two loving wives, Reba Overstreet Anderson and Lucille Norton Anderson. He was also predeceased by his twin brother Clyde Anderson and other siblings Lucille Anderson Perry, Wilbur Anderson, Harris Anderson, and Nellie Anderson Hogan. He is survived by step-daughters and husbands Sandra and Rudy Barton and Alice and Kenneth DuBose of Savannah; grandsons Chris Barton and wife Hannah and Todd Barton; great-grandson Colby Barton. He is also survived by brothers and wives Sanford and Audrey Anderson and Gilbert and Dean Anderson of Lyons, Georgia and Garland Anderson of Davenport, Florida, as well as a large number of nieces and nephews, great- and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service celebrating Claude's life will be held at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 11:00 am. A private burial will be held at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Georgia. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory 2794 US Hwy 80 Garden City, GA 31408 912-964-2862 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.com Savannah Morning News April 22, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Apr. 15 to Apr. 22, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Claude Anderson

13 Entries

April 26, 2010

We were very saddened to hear of Brother Claude's passing. We enjoyed many sings at CP Miller and Brother Claude was truly the biggest fan of gospel singing! He always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart. We know you will miss him dearly.

The Buxtons
Kite, GA

Glenda Cochran-Hahn

April 22, 2010

Memories of this man go many years back to my childhood when he was a frequent visitor at my aunt Olivene Meadows' and shared numerous occasions with our family. Blessings on his family.

Charles & Cookie Varner

April 22, 2010

We are sorry to learn that Claude is gone. He and Reba were my family's next-door neighbors in Pine Gardens, back in the fifties. What a nice, gentle man. We offer our sympathy to family & friends.

Betty Odom

April 21, 2010

Claude will be missed dearly by all his friend's that loved and knew him. My prayer's are with his family.May God Bless Grant them his grace and peace.

Tiffany Ray

April 21, 2010

Rudy, Sandra, Chris & Todd,
I just heard about your father/grandfather. I remember going to his house off of Skidaway Road, back in my younger days. He was such a sweet man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Tiffany S. Ray(Williams)

Bro. Claude singing with Higher Praise.

April 20, 2010

I found this picture that we made with Bro. Claude at our last sing there with him and wanted to share it with you. We were singing, "Strength for the Journey".

Deanna Jones
Higher Praise

Deanna Jones

April 20, 2010

I found this picture that we made with Bro. Claude at our last sing there with him and wanted to share it with you. We were singing, "Strength for the Journey".

Deanna Jones
Higher Praise

Deanna Jones

April 20, 2010

We are truly saddened by the loss of Bro. Claude. What a blessing he was to so many who had the opportunity to know him. He was a very sweet man who dedicated his life to furthering the gospel of His Lord through his willingness to promote gospel sings. We had the pleasure of knowing him for many, many years as we traveled to Savannah to sing for him. Our fondest memory will be remembering how when we would drive up to the church at night, Bro. Claude would be out there waiting to greet us with his faithful flashlight. What a joy it was to see that little light shining and what a lighthouse he was to his community! He will be dearly missed but only for a short while!

Higher Praise
(Danny, Deanna, Gina & Bibbie)
McRae GA

Premier Quartet

April 20, 2010

Our hearts go out to Claude's family during this time of grief, but we know that we will be with him longer than we'll be without him. We will miss him here, but we'll see him again. We truly appreciate his support and friendship through the years.
Brian McElveen, Brian Holt, Chris McElveen, & Bill Garlen (Premier Quartet)

Kim Knight

April 16, 2010

Our hearts are sadden as we learn of the GREAT loss. We met Bro. Claude many years ago and what a blessing to know him. To know him was to love him. Alan and I formed a friendship with him from the very beginning. He helped support our music ministry for many years, but he was more than just a promoter, he was a dear friend. We will miss him more than words can express. Our prayers are with his family. We love you Bro. Claude!

Alan and Kim Knight
(Heirs Of Grace)

April 16, 2010

Claude was a great friend to me and LW. I will truly miss him. He will always be in my mind and my heart.
Frances Cochran

Steve Hale

April 15, 2010

Gospel music has lost a great friend. We have been working with Claude for over 20 years and what a joy it has been. We were in Savannah last Saturday and it was not the same without him. We will miss you Claude. We are better people for having known you. We know that you are now enjoying the ultimate "Victory In Jesus."

Sons of Liberty

Patricia Gibbs

April 15, 2010

Claude has left an everlasting impression on many people. We have missed his attendance at gospel sings during his illness, but he was never out of our minds and hearts. He carried on a Christian tradition that will be remembered by all who attended the gospel sings arranged by him. I shall always think of him when I hear "Victory in Jesus." Now he can go fishing when he wants and still have the best seat in the house for gospel music concerts. My sympathy is with his family; however, we can only praise God for the time we had with him. "Stringbean"

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