Charles Anderson Jr.

ANDERSON, JR., Charles Age 88 of Nashville, survived by wife, Juanita; one brother, Donald R. Anderson (Madeline) and one sister, Janice R. Wooding (George); two stepchildren, Bruce Vaughan (Joy) and Teresa Marshall (Miles). Mr. Anderson had many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura D. Jones Anderson; and brother, Reuben G. Anderson of New York. He was born in Queens, NY on June 13, 1920 to Charles & Florence Anderson, Sr., deceased. Mr. Anderson was a carpenter by trade until he was called up to serve the U.S. Army in World War II. He won many awards, including the Purple Heart. After the war, Mr. Anderson continued his trade until he moved to Tennessee in the late 40's and enrolled in The George Peabody College for Teachers, graduating with honors with his combined degree from George Peabody and Vanderbilt University. Mr. Anderson worked and achieved several graduate degrees. He was a teacher at Cumberland High School, Antioch High School, and retired from Overton High School as a guidance counselor. He was an avid camper belonging to the Airstream club, and traveled for years with this group. After his first wife died, he happened upon a square dance exhibition and became interested in this recreation. This is where he met Juanita. Juanita and Charlie became fans of round dancing and were accomplished dancers in this field of choreographed ballroom dancing. They traveled to many out of state weekends and in-state special weekends. The Anderson family thanks the workers at Hospice who provided invaluable services to Mr. Anderson in the last days of his life. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday and 12 Noon till service time on Friday. WOODLAWN ROESCH-PATTON FUNERAL HOME, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204; 615-383-4754.