Clyde Anderson

ANDERSON, Clyde "Andy" Stevenson, 66, of Richmond, Va., passed away on October 7, 2011 after a courageous year- long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Anderson was born September 8, 1945 in Atlanta, Ga. He was preceded in death by his father, Preston L. Anderson; and mother, Ruby Tumlin Anderson. He is survived by his son, Michael Steven Anderson, of Merchantville, N.J.; daughter-in-law, Linda; and two grandchildren, Griffin and Kallie; his brother, Michael C. Anderson and wife, Judy, of Gadsden, Ala; his niece, Brandi Anderson; and nephew, Adam Anderson; his sister, Patricia V. Anderson, of Rome, Ga.; his "brother of the heart," Perry Bryant, of Sharpsburg, Ga.; and longtime companion, Joyce Melchert. A Vietnam veteran, Mr. Anderson served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1970 aboard the U.S.S. Truxtun. During those years, Andy developed and maintained friendships that have lasted a lifetime. He loved sharing times with these cherished friends at Truxtun reunions. Following his service in the Navy, Mr. Anderson went on to graduate from North Carolina State, where he earned a degree in Nuclear Engineering. Mr. Anderson began his over 40 year career in the nuclear power industry as a senior instructor with General Electric. He subsequently formed and operated Paradigm Technical Corp., a technical consulting firm. For the last 20 years, Mr. Anderson provided a wide range of consulting services to nuclear power plants across the country, as well as China and Japan. In his work and in life, Mr. Anderson loved travel, exploring new places and meeting and connecting with people. Mr. Anderson was a devoted father, grandfather "Pop Pop," brother and loyal friend. He was truly happiest when he brought happiness to others. His family and many friends will deeply miss his sense of humor, his hearty laugh and his generous spirit. The family wishes to thank Mr. Anderson's physicians, Dr. George Meyerhoff, Dr. Gregory Formanek and Dr. Dennis Cohen for their compassionate care and support throughout his illness, and the many wonderful nurses and staff at Bon Secours, St. Mary's Hospital for their steadfast care during his chemotherapy treatments and hospitalizations. A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Anderson's life will be held at a later date in Fayetteville, Ga. Donations in his memory may be made to the Bon Secours Cancer Resource Center, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 108, Richmond, Va. 23226.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.