James Anderson was born on March 12, 1946 in Ralls, Texas to Bennie Lee Anderson, Sr and Wynell Thompkins Anderson. He was the fourth child of eight children. He attended public schools in Ralls and graduated in 1965. James moved to Houston, Texas in 1968. He was a faithful member of Greater Lighthouse Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Reverend C. Perry and Rev. Dr. George E. Perry. He served as a deacon until his health failed. James was a truck driver for Ashland Corporation for many years. On March 12,2001, James married Bobbett L. Munerlyn. James departed this life April 16,2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, two brothers and two sisters. James leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Bobbett Anderson; a son from his first marriage, James Anderson Jr (wife Moniquica); two grandsons, James !!! and Darius Anderson; one brother, Calvin Anderson (wife Ester); two sisters, Verna Mae Baker and Patricia Anderson, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.