Henry James Anderson Jr.

We all lost a great man today. Henry James Anderson Jr. passed away at 86. He was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He was born in Rock Hill, SC and moved his family to Tallahassee in 1968. Henry was a member of the Executive Board ( you members know who you are), a Master Mason in the Scottish Rite, avid bruise-masher, member of Thomasville Road Baptist Church, The Lion’s Club, Toastmasters, a Shriner, University of South Carolina alumni, and a proud veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Henry was pre-deceased by his parents; Henry James Anderson Sr. and Sarah Jane Arnette Anderson; Brothers, Ralph Anderson, Clyde “ Buck” Anderson, Grover Cleveland “ Cleve” Anderson; Sister, Inez Maddox; son, Jay Alan Anderson.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Anderson; Loving children, Rex (Mary Ellen) Anderson and Stacy Rouslin; Cherished grandsons, Zachary and Samuel Rouslin; Sister-in-laws, Mary Anderson and Carmonlene Anderson; Numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

The story of his life was full with jokes, lessons, and an incredible love for family ( as well as a good pair of action –slacks); And he knew better than anyone that all great stories must have an end.

“ Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”

A memorial visitation will be held from 10-11AM on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Thomasville Baptist Church with a memorial service to begin at 11 AM ( 3131 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL , 850-386-4288). In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Henry’s memory to Big Bend Hospice.