Sherman Neil Anderson

Sherman Neil Anderson, age 91, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN on December 14, 1932 to Sherman and Estelle Anderson. He spent majority of his life in the Middle Tennessee area. Sherman graduated from Antioch High School.

He married Rita Anderson on June 2, 1984 in Cookeville, TN where his wife was from. Sherman had two children, Amy Anderson and Neil Anderson. They were his pride and joy in his life, along with his grandson, Trace.

Sherman spent his career as a mechanical contractor for Anderson Piping Co. Inc. He was a member of the Local 572 Union. Sherman was also a member of the American Legion Post 22 in Franklin, TN. He enjoyed his free time playing golf and was well known as an avid and revered golfer. He was admired for his work ethic as he was a beloved employee and left a legacy with Anderson Piping Co. Everyone who knew Sherman loved him and admired him. Sherman attended Thompson Station Church as a valued member of their congregation.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Anderson; Daughter, Amy Anderson (Jeff) Guthrie; Son, Neil (Lisa) Anderson; Grandson, Trace Anderson; Nephews, Frankie Mize, Randy Mize, Terry Hibbit, Allan Wayne Hester, John Wayne Hester, Todd Harris, Kirk Harris and Audie Johnson; Niece, Pam Johnson Meadows; Other Family members include, Brother and Sister-in-law, Mike and Gwen Roberts of Greenville, TN, Donald Roberson of Cookeville, TN, Elissa McOmber of Cookeville, TN; Nephew, Brian Roberts of Bean Station, TN who is currently deployed in Baghdad, Iraq.

Sherman is preceded in death by his Mother, Estelle Perry Anderson; Father, Sherman Haston Anderson; Sisters, Francis Harris, Bernice Hibbit, Nancy Craine, Dorothy Mize and Sherma Hester; Niece, Claudia Mize and Nephew, Ricky Hibbit.

A gathering of family and friends for Sherman will be held Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. Family will receive friends on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM with the Celebration of Life for Sherman beginning at 2:30 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service in Woodlawn Memorial Park.