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Edward Anderson Obituary

Edward Anderson crossed over to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was the son of the late Joseph & Ellen Anderson. Husband of the late Gail Baptiste Williams Anderson. Father of Elisabeth Anderson and Edthilda Lewis (Steven), stepfather of Jamaica Williams and Angela Gray (Eric), brother of Joyce Martin, one brother-in-law Willie Baptiste (Laurel), one sister-in-law Barbara Williams, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, 4 step-great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Three deceased brothers Herman Anderson, Johnny Jackson, and Harold Anderson (Alsylvia). Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration Service Saturday, October 14, 2023, for 10:00 a.m. at Star of Bethel MBC, 2217 Harmony Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Reverend Leslie Simms, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Mausoleum, 4900 Norman Mayer Ave. Services entrusted to The Boyd Family Funeral Home. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2023.

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Marie Collins

October 12, 2023

My deepest condolences to all the family. Eddie was such a positive person and always smiling.But as he would say "The beat goes on"
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Marie Collins, Neighbor & Friend

Brother

October 12, 2023

YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BROTHER JUST LETTING YOU KNOW THAT I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND KEEP YOUR MEMORIES IN MY HEART LOVE YOUR SISTER JOYCE

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Star of Bethel MBC

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