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oldest of 4.
Willie was baptized and attended Fifth Ward Church of Christ for many years.
Willie attended an elementary school in 1953. After graduation he joined the Airforce where he served 4 years.
Willie met and married Dorothy Jean Jackson in 1974. To this union was born Nicole and David Anderson.
After moving to Houston, TX, Willie's career started in various security jobs which lead to his most prideful career at Rice University Police Department, in the mid 60's, which lead to the position of Sargeant Anderson.
Willie J. Anderson Jr. is proceeded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jean Anderson; parents, Willie J. Anderson Sr; (stepmother) Frankie Anderson
and mother, Hazel Anderson; brothers, Sherman Anderson and Charles Anderson; and sister, Althea Anderson; daughter, Angela Godfrey and
stepdaughter, DeeDee Catalon. He is survived by his children, Deborah Byrd; Ee'a Jones (Anthony); Scott Wagner (Patrice); Nicole McRae(Jeffrey); David Anderson; grandchildren, Lisa Byrd, Hugh Godfrey II, Dominique Catalon, Anthony Jones II, Emory Jones, Jade Palmer, Chardanay Wagner, Skylar Wagner, and 1 great granddaughter, Imani Billard. Willie is survived by a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, an untold number of extended family and friends who will hold his memory precious in their hearts.
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Deirdre Phlegm
June 28, 2025
You will be missed a great deal!!! A wonderful sweet man
Sianne Stroud
June 28, 2025
S.Stroud-Bro.Anderson was a mentor to me and he loved complementing me at church i was in the class when it started to happen but I thank him for always keeping me positive I barely knew him but he was a important person in my life
Bro. Arthur and Tina Williams and Family
June 28, 2025
To the Family, and Friends, may the Lord comfort your hearts as you mourn the passing of you beloved father, uncle, grandfather, brother in law, and dear friend.
Dad, and Grandfather Anderson, this is who Bro. Anderson was to our family.
"Top of the morning, daughter.", "Top of the morning, son", "Top of the morning, granddaughter", "Top of the morning, grandson."
We will miss our early morning Sunday Texts (and other many texts) from our dear Dad, Grandfather, Bro. Anderson, but most importantly we will miss seeing his face, giving him hugs, talking to him, and just having him in our lives.
From now on we will have him in our hearts and memories as we know he is in that Better Place.
Rest in Peace, Dad, Grandfather Anderson, you touched so many with your kindness and love. Thank you for touching my family.
Love, The Williams Family,
Tina, Arthur, Ashley, Ariel (Omar) and Avery (Ru)
Alfred Dei - Ampeh
June 28, 2025
Sleep well my dear elderly brother Anderson. From my eyes as a mortal, you did walk the talk pertaining to being a follower of Christ. I am hopeful that the same G_d who saw to the resurrection of Christ keep you in a better place. I pray to someday come to you
Of a truth did you remind me of Caleb, like I once shared with you when he shared these words," I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out; I'm just as vigorous to go out to battle now as I was then" (Joshua 14:11) .
I already miss your early Sunday morning text messages, and the grandfatherly warmth you greeted me with anytime you saw me. Interestingly, your weekly text message (Top of the morning) just hit differently as I reflected about your transition. It reminded of a sermon I once heard many years ago about being a mountain top Christian. May the Lord help us to remain on top that we continue to experience His glory.
Thanks for teaching me what it means to be consistent and the beauty of embracing the Lord's house by spending more time there. Thanks for being honest and vulnerable to share your life experiences during my toughest moment in my Christian journey.
You last spoke about looking forward to my graduation and I pray to rock your name on my cap once i get there. As for the wedding, if the Lord wills, your seat will be reserved.
Sleep well, elderly brother till we meet again in Him.
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D. W. Anderson
June 27, 2025
Willie was one of the first people I met when I went to work at RUPD, and one of the few that I had kept in touch with after we retired. I made sure to tell him Happy Father´s Day every year.
You were my mentor and friend.
I will miss you Sarge.
David Anderson
RUPD
Alex Frierson
June 26, 2025
Rest well Big Brother!! Going to miss my wake text messages on Sunday mornings. Thank you for all that you taught me. We´ll see each other again, but not yet. ;-)
Dimon Brody
June 26, 2025
You will be missed. It sadden me when I was told of your passing. I always knew at 4:30AM EVERY Sunday I would receive a text message saying,"Good morning and be blessed today." You did this for almost 10 years. It hurt when I didn´t get my weekly text from you the Sunday after your passing. You always seemed in good spirits. Now you´re in the best we could ask for and that´s our heavenly home! I know you are resting in peace and bliss!
Ella Johnson
June 25, 2025
Definitely going to miss our conversations!!! And how u passed me on the freeway!! So blessed to have met & spend time with you! U are forever in my heart. So grateful the memories &advice. Thank you for welcoming me & my family in the your fold!!! Love you forever & a day!!! To my wonderful friend Thank you for sharing your dad with us!!!!
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