Ray Anderson

Ray Richard Anderson, 93, of Greenwood, widower of Mary Ruth Reynolds Anderson, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home.

 Born in Pine City, MN, he was a son of the late Etha O. Welch and Raymond Wilford Anderson. Ray retired from Monsanto, was a founding member of Coronaca Fire Department and was a member of Ninety Six First Baptist Church. Ray loved tuning into NASCAR races and cheering on his beloved Clemson Tigers during college football season. He dedicated many years to being a volunteer firefighter. After stepping back from volunteering Ray continued to support the department by collecting cans, raising nearly a million dollars to support his firefighting community. His generosity and commitment to helping others left a legacy. He was a man of many talents, always tinkering and fixing things, even if he occasionally ended up breaking them in the process. That never stopped him; he would just dive into the next project with the same enthusiasm and curiosity.He was preceded in death by two children, Donald Sisk and Margaret Haney; and a brother, Ethan Anderson.Surviving are his daughter, Diane White; grandchildren, Charles D. Haynie "Skip" Jr. (Tina), Lisa Haynie Coker, Trina Haynie, Michael Haynie (Wendy), Regina Turner Davis (Patrick), Brandi Turner, and Tracie Haynie Temples (Jeff); along with numerous great grandchildren, and great- great grandchildren.

Ray was very proud of his five-generation family.Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chuck Sprouse officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends before the service from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be, Skip Haynie, Mark Mooney, Mike Hayie, Jeff Temples, Austin Bradley, and Hunter Blackman.

Honorary Escort will be the Coronaca Fire Department.