WILLIE JAMES ANDERSON

Uncle Andy,

Larger than life. So many memories...

- ice down our backs
- monkey hips and wild rice
- the Ooooh in the barbeque sauce
- the many offers to pull a tooth ("just let me grab my pliers")
- the Yellow Dragon

...I could go on and on. Thank you for all of it. I love you.

I am a very lucky man...for being able to say that Willie James Anderson a/k/a Big Daddy was my granfather. You will be dearly missed by me and many more. You had a long journey with us. We'll meet back up one day, for the conclusion. I love you Big Daddy.

I remember when I was 16 years old and you call the house one day and I answered the phone. You and I had a lengthy conversation about school and my first job at Stop&Shop. At the end of our conversation you said "Well alright, let me talk to your daddy, boss". Flattered, and not realizing that you calling me "Boss" was a joke I thought it was an unofficial promotion from being young boy to becoming a young man. Thank you for all of the love and life lessons you've given me both as a young...

You were an example of class and dignity,you showed all of us what is meant to be an Anderson.You will truly be missed but I know as long as I have memories of you then you will always be here. Gone but never forgotten.

I am not strong enough, I am not smart enough, I am not tough enough, and I am not compassionate enough to do this without you dad. I'm just not ready. I will still lean on you, cause you'll always be there.

You are the example of what a "man" is. I miss your wisdom and advice and of course your humor. I know you are getting your "Beauty Rest" now. I miss you tremendously Dad Please Rest until I see you again...

My Uncle Andy

More than an Uncle, you have been a father figure, and a friend. I miss hearing you say "Just sitting here looking good" But I know you are feeling better now and "Looking good"

I will never forget you, or the head thumps (LOL) Quite the character !!! you are loved by many and will be remembered by more

Rest in Peace

Love ya Bunches

Gone but not forgotten.

Big Daddy has taught me so much about life. So much about not being complacent. So much about providing the best for my family & myself. I cant thank my grandparents enough for sharing that knowledge. We all are so blessed to have the role models like them. I will continue to try to make Big Daddy proud. Gram, you will always be in my heart and in my prayers...