William M. Anderson, 81, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away August 23, 2021, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Delaware, Ohio. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 1, 1939, to the late Walter Miles and Margaret (Humphries) Anderson. William is survived by his daughter, Gwendolyn Emery, and grandchildren Benjamin and Christian Emery, all of Westerville, Ohio. He is also survived by his beloved dog Gracie. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 P.M. Thursday, September 2, 2021, at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, OH 43221. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Humane Society of Delaware County, 4920 State Route 37, Delaware, OH 43015 or online at hsdcohio.org. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.