Graham Gerald Anderson

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 10:00 – 11:00 at Friendship Baptist Church in Grady, AL with a Celebration of Life service beginning at 11:00. Burial will take place in the church cemetery following the service.

As a child, Graham was exposed and raised in a musical home at a young age, which ultimately led to his love and passion for music. At age 8, he began playing the guitar and composing his own music. By the age of 16, Graham began his apprenticeship at Steinways & Sons of London where he began to develop his craft of piano tuning and rebuilding. For the duration of his internship, Graham was highly favored amongst clients and members at Steinways. His gift of tuning, musical instincts, and charismatic personality led to the life changing opportunities he was able to live. Throughout his career, Graham met and worked with high profile people and artists such as the Royal Queen of England, The Beetles, Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Frank Sinatra to name a few. Later in his mid 30’s he was given an opportunity to spread his talents in the United States in the 80’s. In America, Graham became a professor at the University of Montevallo teaching his course called “Tuning and Maintenance of the Piano.” His students thoroughly enjoyed his class and appreciated his extensive knowledge of pianos. After his time as a professor at the university, Graham ventured out to start his own music shop business. There he sold pianos, and provided tuning services and expertise. He also accepted a faculty position at the Brevard Music Center for classical music and composition in North Carolina, for 17 years. Later in the 80’s, he met his second wife Claudia Ann Owens and together they had two children, Clinton Owen & Elizabeth Anne Anderson. A few years went by and he met his third wife, Louann Zuidhoek and together they had Braden Heath Anderson. Many years later, Graham became a grandfather to his two grandchildren Clinton Wade & Matthew Whitt Horton. Graham continued to practice his craft for 54yrs then retired. Graham was a member at Eastern Hills Baptist Church where he accepted Christ as his savior.

Graham experienced many adventures and wonders throughout his life, he was loved by everyone he met and never lost his passion for music. Graham is survived by his children Clinton Owen, Elizabeth Anne, and Braden Heath Anderson as well as his grandchildren Clinton Wade and Mathew Whitt Horton and his dog Hunter Anderson.