Vernon Slater "Joe" Anderson Sr.

He was born January 21, 1946 in Waynesburg, a son of the late Clarence Vernon Anderson and Frances Gertrude Rutan Anderson.

Mr. Anderson was a U. S. Army veteran and had served in Vietnam and Korea.

He had worked as a security guard at Robena Mine and as a taxi driver for Central Cab.

Mr. Anderson resided most of his life in Greene County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing with his grandchildren.

Surviving are 3 daughters, Amanda Stoneking (Daniel) of Carmichaels, Trudy Jacobs (Scott ) of Johnstown, and Susan; 3 sons, Jason Morris (Autumn Jacobs) of Wind Ridge, John Rollison of Morgantown, WV. , and Vernon Anderson Jr. (Rose) of Carmichaels; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchild; two brothers, Ronnie Anderson of the state of Washington and Sylvester “Doug” Anderson (Lois) of Texas; 5 sisters, Shirley Dailey of Mt. Morris, Sue Morris, Jean Morris, Viola Fordyce, and Luella Redman all of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews

Deceased are 3 sisters, Opal Henderson, Lucille Fox, and Betty Anderson; 2 brothers, Larry “Jack” Anderson, and Duane Anderson; and 2 daughters, Alice and Michelle.

Friends will be received 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Thursday in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High St., Waynesburg, where services will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday January 27, 2017 with Rev. David S. Lake officiating followed by burial in in Greene County Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion Post 330 and the U. S. Army. Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com .