Funeral services for Melvin E. Anderson, 77, of Alto, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Pastor Chris Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Anderson passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.
Born Dec. 5, 1944, in White County, Mr. Anderson was the son of the late Lester and Hazel Smith Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Hulsey; brother, Kenneth Anderson; brother-in-law, Delmar White; and sisters-in-law, Jan Anderson and Susan Anderson.
The oldest of seven siblings, Melvin learned the value of and an appreciation for hard work on his family's farm. In 1963, he graduated from White County High School and married his lifelong soul mate, Brenda London, on June 3, 1965. After working at Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute for approximately nine years, he and Brenda started Brenda's Home Fashions, Anderson Carpet and Furniture, Alto Hardware, and built the Anderson Village Shopping Center. His entrepreneurial spirit and determination led to his admiration as a respected business leader with the utmost integrity. He loved his family, his tractor and bulldozer, and his time spent outdoors in a tree stand.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda London Anderson; sons and daughters-in-law, Victor and Kim Anderson of Cornelia, Jason and Angie Anderson of Alto, and Andy and Patricia Anderson of Alto; sisters, Mardell White of Lumpkin County and Teresa Johnson of White County; brothers, Nekurvis Anderson of Florida and Royce Anderson and Carol of Lumpkin County; brother-in-law, Rondal Hulsey of Hall County; sister-in-law, Margaret Anderson of White County; grandchildren, Lauren and fiancé, Gary Leggett, Amberly, Cody and fiancé, Gabby Mastandrea, Joshua and wife, Whitney, Kelsey, Malie, Maredith, Gabe, and Evie; and one great-grandchild, Kendrick.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.