Mr. Richard Gordon Anderson, age 87, of Douglasville, GA passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was born September 22, 1930 in Des Moines, IA. Mr. Anderson was a system divisional mechanical officer with Rock Island Railroad. Mr. Anderson proudly served his country during Korean War in the United States Navy. He liked trains and Skipo. Richard also enjoyed classic cars, technology, traveling and dancing. His favorite pastime however, was spending time with his beloved dog, Brandy, family and friends.
Mr. Anderson is preceded in death by the love of his wife, Helen Anderson; parents, Nevin and Twila Anderson; brother, Bob Anderson and sister, Frances Burger.
Surviving him is his son, Michael Anderson; daughters, Barbara Laule, Joyce Cole and Penny Sikes; brother Mac Anderson; grandchildren, Jennifer Norman, Shaun Cole, Kimberly Cole, Robert Sikes, Corey Anderson, Tyler Sikes and Kelsey Anderson as well as great-grandchildren, Jordan Norman and Todd Norman.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 5 until 8 o’clock pm. A memorial service will be held at Douglasville First United Methodist Church on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 2 o’clock pm.
Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com
Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246
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