Willie L. Anderson

Willie Anderson, 92 of Ft. Smith passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at his home. He was born May 20, 1925 in Ft. Smith to the late James and Elizabeth Anderson. He was a member of Haven Heights Baptist Church. He was the “iceman” delivering ice to several homes during the 1940’s and former owner of Willie’s Used Cars. He was also a member of the Black Diamond Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife Faye Dean Skinner Anderson.

Graveside service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary.

Willie is survived by his daughter, Karen Giza and her husband Bernie of Coral Springs, FL, his son, Mike Anderson and his wife Cheryl of Greenville, SC, three Grandchildren; Jason Anderson of Greenville, SC, Beau Anderson and his wife Sandy also of Greenville, SC, and Doug Stanley and his wife Jennifer of Lake Forest, CA two Great Grandchildren; Alexis Stanley of Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX and Amber Stanley of Lake Forest, CA as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

Pallbearers will be Paul Dime, Ricky Altes, Denny Altes, Bobby Altes, Roger Skinner, and Tillie Evans. Honorary pallbearer will be Robert Waggoner.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wednesday September 6, 2017 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society Northwest Arkansas Office 5434 Walsh Ln, Ste 100 Rogers, Arkansas 72758 or on line at http://www.cancer.org/