J. Clifford Anderson

J. Clifford Anderson, 88, of Fort Wayne passed away on Saturday November 30, 2019. He was born August 18, 1931 in Huntertown, a son of the late Fredrick L. and Berneice (Schlaudraf) Anderson. He graduated from Union Center High School and enjoyed attending the many alumni reunion events. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War as a paratrooper and motor pool Sergeant. He worked at and retired from Rea Magnet Wire after 36+ years. He also took care of a number of rental properties and helped his wife run the family business. In his free time he enjoyed traveling all over the world and fishing trips to Canada. He was a 32nd Degree Mason belonging to Masonic Lodge 195. Surviving family include his children, Leo, Ramon, and Jeff Anderson, Jalene (Craig) Donley; foster children, Mary Beth and Rick Collins; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren; sister, Shirla Henney; and sister-in-law, Jane Anderson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his wife, Melba (Meyer) Anderson; sister, Dorothy Deece, brothers, Jim, Ray (Joan Rita), and Carl Anderson; and brother-in-law, Lawrence Henney. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Foster Park, 6301 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 4-6 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the funeral home with a Masonic Service at 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.