Heaven gained a bright star on January 2, 2020 when Wayne Robert Anderson suddenly passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends. Wayne was born on August 5, 1947 in Oak Park, Illinois. Wayne majored in Industrial Engineering at Mississippi State University. During his career, he was Chief Operating Officer for The Solar Group of Taylorsville, MS and President of AIS Computers, Inc. of North Palm Beach, FL.
Before retirement he was President of the Rotary Club of Taylorsville, MS and during retirement, Wayne was a distinguished President of Singer Island Sunrise Kiwanis Club. He was known by all who knew him as a dedicated scout master, school volunteer (2012-2013 Outstanding School Volunteer of the Year), chess teacher, surrogate grandparent at Lighthouse Elementary, and an avid photographer that loved the outdoors.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents William and Evelyn Anderson. Wayne is survived by his loving wife Janet Anderson, his sons Chris Anderson (Karen), David Anderson (Wendy), his grandchildren Adam Anderson (Ashley), William Anderson, Megan Anderson, Matthew Anderson, his sister Wendy Kennedy (Ken), niece Cheryl Meeks (Chris), and great nieces Lily Meeks, and Grace Meeks.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 2020, from 2-4 pm at the Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center at 754 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL. Funeral service will begin at 10 am on Monday, January 6th at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Riverside Memorial Park, 19351 SE County Line Road, Tequesta, FL 33469.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The Prostate Cancer Foundation in Wayne's memory.
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