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Charles Anderson Obituary
Charles Gordon Anderson, a World War II veteran, passed away January 17, 2012 in Pasadena, TX. He was born on June 24, 1925 in Harrisonburg, LA to Henry Gratton Anderson Sr., and Frances Cora Fairbanks-Anderson.
Charles is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Ann Cotton Anderson; sister Myrl Elaine; children Bettye Frances and Donny Vordenbaum, Charles Gordon Jr., Pamela Ann and Eddie Habibi, Harlan Glenn; grandchildren Ricky, Debbi, Brian, Twyla, Jake, Kelli, Dylan and Jasmyn; great-grandchildren Mathew, Michael, Zak, Daisy, Emily, Gracie, Sara, Chloe, Mikel, Katie, Jada, Harper, Sheena, and Tori, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Grotton Jr., Jacob Corbett, and Harold Lee; sisters Lucille Alma, Lula Alice, and Elizabeth Marie; granddaughter, Amanda Marie Anderson.
The family will receive friends for visitation between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Grand View Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. in Grand View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association Memorial Program P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312. Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting www.grandviewfunerals.com
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January 23, 2012
My condolences go out to the family of Mr. Anderson at this most difficult time. May you be comforted by looking forward to a time when all causes of death and the grief that follows will be annihilated forever by our Heavenly Father.
Eddie Habibi
January 22, 2012
Sundays are not the same without you dad. We miss you very much.
Love,
Eddie
Teresa (Vordenbaum) Winter
January 22, 2012
I'm very sorry for your family's loss. He always had the most precious smile! My prayers will be with you all during this difficult time.
January 20, 2012
He lived a full and happy life. He was a blessing to all of us. We will truly miss him. Love, Les and Debbi
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January 19, 2012
He was the best great-grandfather. I wish he were still here. Love, Emily
January 18, 2012
An amazing husband, father, and grandfather...I am proud to know him as Grandpa, now, and forever. I will always love you Grandpa!
Love, Kelli
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