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Guy Anderson Obituary
Guy is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, his son Michael Anderson, daughter in law Debbie Anderson and grandson James Anderson. He is also preceded in death by his six siblings Woodrow Anderson, Earl B. (Rusty) Anderson, Jr., Marie Dudley, Ina Mae Jones, Doris Waters, and Shirley Bray.
He is survived by his children, Sherry (Sam) Reitz, Arthur (Kristi) Anderson, Joel (Beth) Anderson, Quentin (Eileen) Anderson and Rodney (Cynthia) Anderson and numerous beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Guy enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1953 and served in Korea. Leaving the military in 1955 with the rank of Corporal, Guy returned to Harlingen and became a patrolman in the Harlingen Police Department. He rose through the ranks and in 1970, at the age of 36, Guy was appointed Chief of Police, a position he held for 23 years until his retirement in 1993. During his tenure as chief, Guy led several initiatives to improve public safety in Harlingen, including the establishment of the Citizen Police Academy, several drug and crime prevention programs, and "one of the most comprehensive policemen's training programs in South Texas." Guy was also an original member of the Board of Managers of the Cameron County Emergency Communication District and was instrumental in bringing 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Service in and for Cameron County, Texas. Guy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Astros baseball.
Guy was well respected in the community and February 1993 was declared "Guy Anderson Month" by the mayor "to commend and acknowledge Chief Anderson's exemplary devotion and leadership throughout his years of service to the Citizens of the City of Harlingen; and express sincere appreciation and respect to the man who will always be remembered as 'Our Chief'".
There will be a visitation with family members present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home. A celebration of Guy's life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Harlingen at 11:00 am on Saturday September 9, 2023, with Rev. Nathan Wendorf officiating. Burial with full police and military honors will be at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria, Texas following the service.
The family would like to thank the pastors, staff, and members of St. Paul Lutheran Church for the outpouring of love and support they have provided throughout Guy's life. We would also like to thank the numerous caregivers and hospice providers for the friendship and kindness shown to Guy and his family.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 602 Morgan Blvd. Harlingen, Texas 78550.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Business 77, San Benito, Texas 78586. www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com 956.361.9192
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Greg Antor
May 4, 2024
RIP
I started my Law Enforcement career in Harlingen many years ago. Chief Anderson was my first Chief and also the best Chief I ever had. I´ll always remember his words after being called into his office after I had done something dumb, " Antor you have to start being more discreet " I learned a lot from him and after 33 years in L. E. I owe a lot of my success to him.
Greg Antor
Paul pomeroy.
November 30, 2023
Chief Anderson was my first boss in law enforcement and the years under him taught me how the rest of my years in law enforcement would be he was always a former marine and someone I could look up to semper fi
Melchor Chavez
October 13, 2023
I was in high school with Guy and Marilyn. Guy went to the Marines and I went into the Army. I joined the police force in July 1956 and left in Sept, '59 to UT in Austin. We had a great bunch. John L. Guzman was chief, followed by Marshall Rousseau. Billy Magee was captain, detectives were Carlos Esparza and (?) Whitley. Lts. were Charlie Escobedo, Abe Lozano and Ray Shannon. Others were Skip Haislip, John Myers, my brother Manuel, Carlos Gracia, Crespin Trevino, Guy, Glen Eastin, Hector Gutierrez, Joe Martinez, Johnny Doster. There were others, but they didn't last too long. Guy's favorite time was around Christmas when my mom would make tamales for us. He just loved to dive into them. If I left someone out, I apologize. But from that bunch, I think I'm the last of the Mohicans! RIP, my friends.
Marta Juarez
October 12, 2023
My deepest condolences to Mr. Anderson family I enjoyed our times together you will be missed
Tracy Cuba
September 10, 2023
My deepest condolences to Mr. Anderson´s family. I was one of his caregivers for almost 3 years he was like a grandfather to me. I never called him Mr. Anderson. I always called him. Grandpa working with him was a great pleasure. I´ll miss him. We had good times and we had bad, but the good times were the best. He always made me laugh. I enjoyed sitting with him and keeping him company.
Antonio serna
September 9, 2023
Chief Anderson, you were my first Chief. I had so much respect for u because I saw how my fellow officer spoke of u. You were a great Chief, and a better friend. R.I.P my frie d.
Alvaro "Al" Garcia
September 8, 2023
My condolences to the Anderson family. I was a member of the Harlingen Police Department when Chief Anderson retired. We were all saddened to see him leave as we are now. He was a true leader and a friend. He was always "Chief".
Billy Ayers
September 6, 2023
I have great memories of chief Anderson and my dad who they love to hunt together. I served in the Kiwanis club with him for many years. Such a wonderful guy, RIP Guy.
Keith McMurtry
September 5, 2023
I was a Harlingen police officer for 8 years beginning in 1978, a deputy sheriff for Burnet County for 4 years and finally a Houston police officer for 25 years. In all those years I can honestly say that Chief Anderson was certainly one of the very best superior officers I ever served under. Honest, firm, fair and reasonable. My sympathies to the family
Gerry and Randy Fleuriet
September 4, 2023
Our most sincere condolences to the Anderson family. Your parents and grandparents offered kindness, wisdom, integrity, and strength to our entire community for decades. We join all of Harlingen in saying to both Marilyn and the Chief: Thank Your, and We will not forget you.
Beto Peña
September 4, 2023
Condolences to the entire Anderson family. Chief, thank you for my start in LE, thirty five years later I´m still serving. Thank you for the great times and laughs we shared in PONY baseball. Thank you for caring for the community and it´s young.
Melchor Chavez
September 4, 2023
Farewell, my school classmate and fellow police officer friend. Thanks for the memories, Guy. We had a lot of fun during our police officer days! My sincerest condolences to your family.
Mary Padilla
September 3, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
sgt rodriguez
September 3, 2023
my condolences to the ANDERSON family met him when i was a little boy gave a me a little talk on right from wrong rest in peace semper fi
Jim and Sue Scheopner, San Antonio
August 30, 2023
Chief Anderson was a quiet, unassuming gentleman, and a true professional who always did what he thought was right. He leaves a lasting legacy in the law enforcement community.
Sam Feldman
August 29, 2023
Coach Anderson (as we knew him in the 70's) was our baseball coach. He had the patience of Jobe. Those were great years growing up in Harlingen. I recently returned from my 50 year HHS class reunion. Friday night was at Pendleton Park and I thought of coach then. RIP
David Knight
August 27, 2023
Guy Anderson was the Harlingen Cheif of Police back in the 1970's while I was an officer on the PD. I always liked him and admired the fact that under him the dept was a very professional organization. He expected professional behavior from every officer.
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