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Joseph Verily Anderson

Joseph Anderson Obituary

Joseph Verily Anderson (Coach Superman) peacefully went to meet his Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. He was born on August 28, 1948, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Andrew Sr. and Mary Ann Coste Anderson. He had a long struggle with chronic illnesses but never let down his family as being a loving devoted husband to Romaine Baxter Anderson; and best father ever to Clifton (Angela) Anderson, Elizabeth Marie Anderson and Angelo Mikkel Fuller. He retired from Roanoke Electric Steel but was last employed by the Virginia Veterans Care Center where he served as a security guard. His great pleasure was coaching our inner city youth through an organization he founded called The Inner City Athletics Association. This he did for many years before becoming unable to carry out this avocation. Also mourning his loss are his brothers and sisters, Andrew (Constance) Anderson Jr., of Roanoke, Va., Richard Benjamin Anderson, of Pablo, Colo., Antonia Marie Anderson, of Northern Virginia, Katherine Dowe Anderson, of Roanoke, Va., and Rebecca Ann (Tony) Anderson Roussel. His grandchildren will miss his hearty laugh and incredible patience, Deionte' Rashaad Anderson, Sean Nathaniel Fleming, Ebony Robinson, De'Andre Robinson, De'Angelo Robinson, Kierra Robinson, Kwymique Tylil Anderson, Joseph LaSalle Anderson and Joshua Lakkel Anderson; and devoted friends, Limuel Thomas Jr. and William Pannell. Joseph also has three sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; three great-grandchildren; and two god daughters that will mourn his loss; along with a host of nieces and nephews; and all associates and friends from the Virginia Veterans Care Center. Our family wishes to thank the staff of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ezekiel Jones, and Dr. Stephen L. Hill for the many times you have assisted with the care of our precious loved one. You treated us as family and for that we are thankful. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with Pastor Floyd and Co-Pastor Lajuana Davis officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Anderson

23 Entries

joyce jones, alfreda Dungee

September 28, 2009

To the family of Mr. Joseph"Superman" Anderson, "May the work he's done, speaks for him." Truly, Superman was a an inspirational person to the people in the Roanoke Valley, especially the youth. His demeanor was exceptional on and off the playing field and all the parents and players treated him with the utmost respect. Thank you to his family for being patient when he spent lots of evenings with the youth, teaching them the fundamentals of the game, using patience and developing skills and not attitudes. Our prayers are with you always,

Joyce Brewer Jones, and Joan Alfreda Lovelace Dungee, Class of 1967, L.A.H.S

Marjoretta, Lee and Marlee Coles

September 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sharon Walker

September 21, 2009

Nikki,
So Sorry to Hear about your lost. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow and his love and mercy give you the strength you will need for the coming days. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Love You!

September 19, 2009

To Nikki & Family

May God Bless and keep you during the time of your sorrow and from this day forward grant you peace. He was a friend and basketball player and he'll always be remembered.

-Love Merle Casey & Marva & Family

Merle Casey

September 19, 2009

To Nikki and family sorry for the loss of your loved one. He was a basketball player and friend. May GOD give you peace in the time of your sorrow.

Angelia Ferrell-Sanders

September 18, 2009

To Nikki and my dearest God daughter Elizabeth, my prayers go out to all of you in your time of sorrow. I will continue to lift you all up in prayer. Keep looking to God for help and strength. I remember when Coach Superman and the other coaches would stay on my son Archie and my nephew Gubbie all the time. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

abdul muhammad

September 18, 2009

thanks for all the good memories you will always be remembered.

Shanelle Patrick

September 18, 2009

My prayers go ut to the Anderson Family

May The lord Be Your Strength through your time of Sorrow

Stay Strong

Marsha Franklin- Riggins

September 18, 2009

From the Franklins - Melvin Jr.,Marsha,& George
We will always remember the closeness of our families and how Superman was like one of our own, God give you the strength to carry on.
Love you all.

Lavetta Enoch Barlow

September 18, 2009

Keeping you in our prayers at this time.
Lavetta & James Barlow, Jr.

ANITA CROMER

September 17, 2009

MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL PEACE AND GREAT MEMORIES TO HELP EASY THE PAIN DURING THIS TIME, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Deborah Edwards

September 17, 2009

Marie,
I will be in prayer for you and your family. I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your brother.

With Sincerity,

SHELIA BELLAMY

September 17, 2009

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND FOREVER KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS.KNOW THAT WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU,THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO SEE THIS THROUGH.

sara blanchard

September 17, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JOHN AND JOYCE MOTLEY

September 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Allen Rifendifer

September 17, 2009

I have many Fond Memories of " Superman" Playing Basketball with him at Wasena Park in the Late 70's to Early 80's he and others took me under there wings not only to advance my game but most importantly to be a better person in life He also gave me my on court nickname of "Havilcek" which has stuck to me till this day If there was more "Superman" in the world the World would be a far better place.

Richard Lawrence

September 17, 2009

With deepest sympathy to our cousins. From your cousins Barbara Young Bellamy, Richard "Kin" Lawrence and Janet Bellamy Habersham

Kim Rosborough-Alexander

September 17, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Brenda Harris-White

September 17, 2009

Butch, we are sorry to hear of your lost. We are praying for you and your family.
Dean

Janie Ollie

September 17, 2009

Our prayers are with you. We love you very much. Sonny was a great person and we loved him and love the whole family as our family.

Love
Janie,Tiffany,Tracey and Charlie.

Natasha Hilton and Family

September 17, 2009

To the family, I am sadden to hear of your loss. Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. Psalms 30:5. May your memories and love live on. God makes no mistakes and only he knows when your work is done. May you find strength and comfort in the Lord for he knows what your needs are.

September 17, 2009

To Romaine and Family,

We are sorry to hear of Joseph's passing.Your strength through this all comes from God and we pray for you all. "Be strong and take courage, do not fear or be dismayed. For the one who lives within you will be strong in you today"

Love, Grier and Beverly Gracin & Ashley Williams

Jessie and Toby Brown

September 17, 2009

To the Family:

I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to coach with Superman and for being such a great mentor and role model to so many young kids, including my own, in the Inner City Athletic Association Program. Your tireless dedication and devotion was unheralded. May the Lord Bless and Keep your Family Always.

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