Dean John Anderson, 90, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home in Greenwood, Arkansas. Dean was born on August 26, 1929 to Harold and Blanche Anderson in Peoria, Illinois. He was retired from Hiram Walker after 42 years. He started as a messenger and worked his way up to become General Traffic Manager of products and ingredients. He also was honored as chairman of the International Importers of Ingredients and Products. He was proud to have served on the board of the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home in Monticello, Arkansas. He also served on the Milltown Washburn Water Users Board for many years.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Blanche Anderson; two brothers, Harold and Lloyd; his wife, Mary Nell McMichael and one daughter, Sharon Ladendorf.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Jane Bascue; one daughter, Deborah Hernandez and husband, Sam; Ava and Frank Noblitt and Dr. Dale and Charlotte Bascue; one sister, Mildred Adams of Peoria, Illinois; 12 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, November 15 at Greenwood First Baptist Church with interment at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Viewing will be Thursday from 2 – 7 p.m. at the church, where the family will visit with friends from 5 – 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home, 10 Remington Dr., Little Rock, AR 72204.
