Graveside services for William Clifford "Bill" Anderson, 92, of Clarkesville, were held Monday, April 26, at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Clarkesville.
Mr. Anderson passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, surrounded by his children.
Born Jan. 17, 1929, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Henry and Leona Trotter Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruth Stamey Anderson; sisters, Doris Taylor, Mildred Ellison, and Ruth McAllister; and a brother, Homer Anderson.
Mr. Anderson lived almost all his life in Habersham County, with the exception of three years of military service in the Army Air Corps and United States Air Force. He was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mr. Anderson was retired from Scovill Manufacturing with more than 35 years of service. Bill loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and growing things such as grapes, apples, blueberries, and garden vegetables. He loved working outside and was still cutting his own grass and taking a daily walk at age 92.
Survivors include his son, Clifford Daniel "Dan" Anderson of Lincoln, Nebraska; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Leesa Anderson; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa Anderson Franklin and Phillip, all of Clarkesville; daughter and son-in-law, Edwina Anderson Houghton and Charles of Duluth; sister, Evelyn Dockery of Cornelia; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Anderson's memory to Bethlehem Baptist Church or the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.