ANDERSON, Howard Haden, 66, of Pat Dennis Road in Scottsville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2009, in Gloucester, Virginia. He was born January 14, 1943 in Hampton, Virginia, the only son of Haden Bledsoe Anderson and the late Hazel Howard Anderson. Howard was a devout Christian who loved life and was enthusiastic in all he did. He loved flying and especially enjoyed introducing the joy of flying to children. He played many instruments and often led the Acoustic Jams in Scottsville. He was a graduate of the University of Virginia. He was a member of Jefferson Park Baptist Church, the Virginia Society of CPAs and AICPA, and in the past had served on the National Peer Review Committee. Surviving family members include his sweetheart and beloved wife of 44 years, Joan Newton Anderson; his father, Haden B. Anderson; two daughters and a son-in-law, Melissa Haden Anderson of Scottsville and Melanie (Anderson) and Douglas Cogar of Greenville, Va.; two grandsons, Dustin Harris and Davis Cogar; numerous nieces and nephews, including his very special niece, Scarlett Mason; aunts and uncles, a sister-in-law, Gloria "Butch" Poe of Scottsville; and his beloved dog, Piper. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville, Virginia, by the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey T. Riddle and the Rev. Alan H. Acree. Burial will follow at Scottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice in memory of Howard.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dear Joan,
We were greatly saddened to hear of the loss of your dear husband Howard. We pray God will be your comfort, till you see him again.
With Love,
The Lambdin family
Christine Lambdin
July 31, 2009 | Jeffersonton, VA
Joan, we were so sad to hear about Howard. We were on vacation so I didn't know until after we got home. Both you and Howard were special to my mom and dad, great neighbors and friends. He will surely be missed. May God be with you and your family.
Sanford, Pam (Mahone) & Samantha Gardner
July 24, 2009 | Charlottesville, VA
Hello
I only met Haden briefly, however, he and I are "cousins" of some degree. My mom always spoke highly of him and his family. May you all find comfort in his legacy and knowing that he is with our Lord. He is making music in heaven now!
Alice B. (Hudson) Owens,
daughter of Catherine (Sjostrom) Anderson/Hudson/Buffalo/Bossieux
Alice Owens
July 22, 2009 | Lake Monticell, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Howard made a great contribution to the CPA profession and his talents will be greatly missed.
Phil Walsh
July 20, 2009 | Winchester, VA
Melissa, Melanie, and Family -
There are no words that will comfort you during this time, but please know you are in my thoughts... Keep and hold all the happy memories of your father close and when you need a smile he will be there. I know it is a difficult time as I have just lost my Dad several months ago. Big hugs surround you. Class of '84
Tracey Johnson-Markowich
July 20, 2009 | Lewisville, NC
To the family,
I am sorry to hear today of Howard's death. He spoke mulitple times at the Virginia Accounting and Auditing Conference that is sponsored by both Virginia Tech and the VSCAP. He always did a good job for the conference, even when he played his string and sang. He will be missed.
Let us know if we can help you in some way.
Sam A. Hicks, Department of Accounting and Information Systems, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
July 19, 2009
Joan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. You and Howard were such a wonderful example of what marriage is supposed to be.
We will always remember Howard's love of music and flying. The times of Sunday evening fellowship at your home are cherished memories.
God bless you,
Linda and Tommy Harris
July 19, 2009 | Scottsville, VA
Dear Melanie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, your dad was such a great person, I always looked forward to seeing him and speaking with him at the Virginia Tech conferences in Roanoke.
From conversations with you, Melanie, during our years in BPW and working at Ntelos, I know that you were very close to him. I also know from speaking with your dad that he was very proud of you. He was very proud of all his family and loved each of you dearly. It was...
Helen Moyer
July 19, 2009 | Waynesboro, VA
Dear Joan and family,
Not a plane will fly over our home without a wonderful memory and thought of Howard. God bless and know you are in our prayers.
Beth and Rick Villwock
Beth Villwock
July 19, 2009 | Scottsville, VA
