Wilmer B. Anderson

Mr. Anderson graduated from Trinity High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II as a Pharmacist Mate, 2nd Class, participating in the Battle for Okinawa on the USS Marias (AO-57).

When Wilmer returned from service, he opened the Trinity Leather Shop and was united in marriage to Peggy Loraine Campbell on September 27, 1947. In 1955, Wilmer and Peggy moved to Baytown and founded Anderson Shoe & Saddle, a business he owned and operated until retirement in 1990.

Wilmer was an active servant of the Baytown community as a member of the Baytown Lions Club, a Charter Member of the Baytown Youth Fair, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a Life Member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. As a tribute to his community involvement and pride, Wilmer was appointed as an Honorary Deputy Constable by Constable James Douglas of Harris County, Precinct 3. He attended Second Baptist Church and enjoyed flying in the Prop Nuts Model Airplane Club.

Wilmer and Peggy’s bay home was always open to family, friends, and animals for church parties, little league parties, reunions, anniversary and wedding celebrations, traditional Sunday dinners, and holiday gatherings. Wilmer was always ready for a batting lesson, fishing, or a good lecturing during a long, long walk down the pier. Wilmer/Papa/Andy, with those sparkling blue eyes, warm smile, and tight hugs, will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Anderson, his dachshund, Pumpkin, his three daughters and their husbands, Linda and Chuck Putman, Kathy and Garry Nelson, Beth Ann and Eddie Bridwell all of Baytown, Texas, his grandchildren and their spouses, Greg and Alma Bridwell of Westmont, Illinois, Sally McDermand of Baytown, Texas, Amy and Kevin Tierney of Atlanta, Georgia, Michael and Rachell Bridwell of Highlands, Texas, Shelley Nelson of Dallas, Texas, Patrick Nelson of College Station, Texas, his great grandchildren, Keaton Bridwell, Cody McDermand, Anderson Bridwell, Colton McDermand, Scott Bridwell, and Lillian Bridwell, his brother and wife, Gerald and Mary Jo Anderson of Spring, Texas, his sister and husband, Katherine and Donald Scott of Franklin, Texas, and numerous other relatives and close friends.

Mr. Anderson’s family would like to express their deep appreciation for the kindness and care of the doctors and staff at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown.

His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Navarre Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Clements officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Glendale Cemetery in Trinity County with Rev. Barbara Campbell officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521, (281) 422-8111.