Leo Douglas Anderson

Mr. Anderson was born in raised in Gainesboro, TN. He was a graduate of Gainesboro High School and Tennessee Technical School. He was a member of East Ridge Church of Christ where he served as an elder and was active in the benevolence program. Mr. Anderson retired from Velsicol Chemical Company as an accountant and was a US Army Veteran serving in the Korean War including the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge. He will always be remembered as a very loving father and husband.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vance and Ruby Anderson; sisters, Marie Clark, Madge Chaffin, and Nell Smith; and brother, Bryan Anderson.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gay Anderson; daughters, Rosemary (Ron) James of Lafayette, GA, and Dawn (Mark) Matlock of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Mckenzie Matlock, Dylan Matlock, Shawn Bible, Ashley (Erin) Bible, and Geoff James; great-granddaughters, Lyla Bible and Ava James; beloved family members, Lance James, Rhonda (Doug) Bailey, and Brent (Chardel) James; sister, Helen Stanford; brothers, David (Linda) Anderson, and Paul (Darlene) Anderson; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association,

Visitation will be from 6 to 8:15 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be at 8:15 PM on Wednesday, March 29th at the funeral home with Minister Charles Cochran officiating.

Graveside Services will be at 1 PM on Thursday, April 1st at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.