Ronald Mark "Buddy" Anders

He was born in Ganado, TX to the late Jack and Dorthy Anders. Employed at Alcoa for 33 years, he then retired and went to work with HESCO. Buddy was employed there until his auto accident. He served as an Elder in the Community Presbyterian Church in Vanderbilt. Buddy was a graduate of Industrial High School and TSTI in Waco. He married his high school sweetheart and together they had three children that were his pride and joy. Buddy was a devoted husband and father. He will be remembered for his big smile, friendliness, and willingness to help others. God called Buddy home on Father’s Day; this was a fitting end to the life of a man that dedicated a lifetime to serving his family.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra Matak Anders along with his children, Sheneil Roberts (Dave), of Leander, TX, Shawna Anders of San Antonio, TX, and Evan Anders of San Antonio, TX; two grandchildren, Braylon and Elise Roberts of Leander, TX; four siblings, Pricilla Coker (Edgar) of Port Lavaca, TX, Marilyn Bryan of Corpus Christi, TX, Mike Anders (Nora) of Baytown, TX, and Pat Anders (Sandra) of Cuero, TX; two brother-in-laws, Willie Matak (Suzanne) of Inez, TX and Ken Matak (Pat) of Edna, TX.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 6-7 PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 AM on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in Edna with Rev. James Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Red Bluff Cemetery near Lolita.

Pallbearers will be Willie Matak, Ken Matak, Pat Anders, Mike Anders, Brady Anders and Leslie Coker.

The family extends their sincerest thanks to Buddy’s caregivers, Sissy Barnes, Valeria Aquirre, Dorothy Martinez, Lorie Soto, and Carolina Joines. They took loving care of him for 6 years.

Memorial donations may be made to the Vanderbilt Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 455D, Vanderbilt, TX 77991.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com

Arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Funeral Chapel, Victoria, TX.