David James Anderson

I was a new deacon when Pastor Anderson served at Kempsville Presbyterian Church. He was great pastor and a very good preacher. We had a great congregation there.

David was the minister who married my husband Mark and I 50 years ago at the original KPS! We had ties to Calvin Presbyterian church at that time and we knew a lot of the same people! He was a special soul and a great Minister! Mark and Kathi Rikli Shonerd

I learned of David through very recent genealogical research. I was glad to find his obituary and even happier to read the comments about him. I wish I would have known him. Brian (6th Cousin, 1x removed - common ancestor is Diannah Vaden, 1770-1851, my 4G-Grandmother)

Pastor David was a profound influence in my life. I started going to KPC when I was five. He baptized me and my brother, and taught us catechism under the big apple tree that used to be in front of the old church. I surrendered to following the path of foundational goodness and when I strayed off the path, I found the most exquisite misery and aching need. I learned the true meaning of separation from God when I turned my back to follow my own way. Remembering the lessons of catechism...

David and I met over 59 years ago at Hampden-Sydney College. No two students were so obviously opposite; he was the intelligent, studious scholar and I was the dumb jock. Yet, we became bound in a friendship that withstood all the tests that so many years provide. He was proud to have adopted me as his “big brother” and I was equally proud to accept. When my son was born, there was no question who his namesake would be. I will miss my Little Brother greatly.

David was a great teacher of Gods word and had a unique way of bringing it to life. My husband and I were the Senior High Youth leaders at KPC under his leadership. Blessings to his family.
Gloria Mangum

Margaret, I am really saddened to hear of David's passing. A really good guy who married one of my nicest neighbors. As time goes on, the good memories will push out most of the grief. Unfortunately, some grief will always be there.
David S. Peck

David was such a great Bible teacher. I am grateful that he was part of our lives at Kempsville Presbyterian Church.

David could preach a life-changing sermon in his final prayer on Sunday morning. He was an amazing teacher and led me and so many others deeper into our walks with the Lord. I cannot begin to express how deeply I appreciate all David did for me as my preacher, teacher, counselor, and friend. Heaven has gained a true servant of the Lord.