Mr. William Ander Blue, died Thursday, July 8, 2010 in The Golden Living Center of Hendersonville, NC at the age of 72. Survivors include two sons: William Terry Blue of Lumber Bridge and Donald Ray Blue of Oklahoma City, OK; three daughters: Sharon Hughes and Teresa Lynn Blue of Lumber Bridge, and Brenda Lee Blue of Maxton; one brother, Billy Ray Blue of Imlay City, MI; three sisters: Frances Lowery of Lumber Bridge, Betty Locklear of Parkton, and Christine Blue of Red Springs; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; the mother of the children Shirley Blue, extended family; and special friend Bernice Oxendine and family. Visitation will be between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 pm, Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 220 East 4th Avenue, Red Springs, NC. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm, Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel in Red Springs with Reverend Ricky Burnette and Reverend John Burnette officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Family Cemetery.