James Leonard Anderson, Sr., 93, of Brunswick, departed this life Friday, November 1, 2019 at SGHS Brunswick. A memorial service will be conducted at 2PM Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Emanuel Methodist Church with Reverend Donna C. Avera officiating.
Born August 26, 1926 in Schoolfield, VA to the late Burl E. and Ollie Beatrice E. Anderson, he was a US Navy Veteran serving in WWII. Mr. Anderson was a former Border Patrol Officer and also served as an INS Agent now known as ICE. He also was an instructor at FLETC. Mr. Anderson was a member of Emanuel Methodist Church. He enjoyed Bible Study, working in the yard, carpentry and electrical work, playing his guitar, singing and spending time with his grandchildren and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ollie Anna Grace Hunt, a step daughter, Rhonda McQuire, three brothers, Daniel Hill, Willard Hill, and Ronald Hill, and a sister, Bethel Hill Hall.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Hazel A. Anderson of Brunswick, children, James L. Anderson, Jr., and wife Cecilia of Metairie, LA, Nathaniel Hill and wife Jan of Burlington, NC, Priscilla Brillhart of Burlington, NC, and Ruby Hope Eanes and husband Rob, step sons, Stan Grimes and wife Terri of Pinehurst, NC, and Steve Grimes and wife Lisa of Brunswick, 19 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com
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