OBITUARY
John Henry Anderson
May 18, 1939 – June 4, 2012
Ssgt John H. Anderson, 73, of Raleigh, suddenly entered into eternal rest Monday, June 4. He joins his wife, Clarita Ann in glory with the Lord, who predeceased him on Nov. 15, 1986.
He was the proud father of son John Olof, also of Raleigh, and daughter, Mary Rita, of Branson, Mo. He was the even more proud grandfather of Sara Clare, 15, and Ashley, 18. John absolutely adored his granddaughters and loved the two of them more than life itself.
Ssgt Anderson spent his entire adult life in service to others, giving more than three decades each to civilian law enforcement, and to the U.S. Military, proudly serving in all branches of the military except for the Marine Corps. As a law enforcement officer, he happily patrolled the Broad Causeway and Kane Concourse, protecting the residents of Bay Harbor Islands for more than 15 years, as well as the residents of Dade County (FL), Oakland Park and Miami Shores.
In the U.S. military, Ssgt. Anderson served as a recruiter, port security officer, intelligence officer, security police officer with the 31st SPS at Homestead AFB (FL), and flight crew member with the 79th AEWCS, also out of Homestead AFB.
He will be sorely missed by his son, daughter, and his two adoring granddaughters, who all loved him more than words can describe. We will miss you always dad, and “pop pops”, but know that you will be in our hearts forever.
The funeral mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday June 8, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh NC. Inurnment with Military Honors in the church columbarium. A Reception will follow at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC.
Arrangements being handled by Mitchell’s Funeral Home of Raleigh. 919-783-7128
Services
- Funeral Mass Friday, June 8, 2012
- Reception Friday, June 8, 2012
REMEMBERING
John Henry Anderson
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RECEIVE UPDATESMary Heffington
May 18, 2016
May 18th 2016:
Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!! I miss you so much each and every day but most especially on this, your special day!!! My heart continues to break knowing that my phone will never ring again and have it be "Grandpaaaaaaaaa"(as your precious Ashley called you) on the other end of the line calling to see how "his girls" are doing!!! I hope you're having a wonderful celebration with Mom, God and all of His Angels today!!!! I love and miss you dearly--always!!!
Bill Hammel
August 28, 2013
John was one of the most honest and caring police officers I ever worked with. May God bless his soul.
Neela Edmonds
June 22, 2012
Mr. Anderson, for over thirty years you've been more than my best friend's dad you've been part of my family. I'll never forget when you use to take us to the movies in Bal Harbor, and Mary would drown the popcorn in salt. You will truly be missed.
Tracie Pokora-Avila
June 11, 2012
John, Mary and Family,
I was very sad to hear about the sudden passing of your Dad, Good ol' Mr. Anderson. I remember carpooling on our way to Annunciation and he would take that side road on county line, and I would always say, "Gee, Mr. Anderson it feels like we are in an airplane". He would always chuckle at that.
Your parents are now together for all of eternity.
May God Bless you all, and provide healing and comfort during this difficult time. You are in my prayers, and thought of with such fond memories of friendship.
Jenn Poole
June 11, 2012
I, unfortunately, never had the pleasure of meeting SSgt Anderson. But my heart goes out to Mary, Ashley and the rest of the family. I know his love for you knew no bounds. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Hugs and love to you all!
Ashley Heffington
June 10, 2012
DEAR GRANDPA I LOVE YOU VERY VERY MUCH AND I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT NOW I KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART FOREVER AND EVER NO MATTER WHAT. BEEP BEEP BUZZ BUZZ :o)
Mary Heffington
June 9, 2012
Missing you so much Daddy and Grandpa.....You will remain forever in our hearts!!
Donna Cahill
June 8, 2012
To Mary and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in knowing your dad is back with your mom and they are both looking down on you all lovingly!
Sherri Lippoldt
June 8, 2012
Mary and Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss your daddy and Grandpa. You are in my heart and in my prayers. Love you.
Patricia Cowles
June 8, 2012
Dear Mary & Family,
My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you. The conversations I had with John while he was visiting Mary always left me laughing and with a smile. John your faith in God shines in the hearts of your loving daughter Mary and amazing granddaughter Ashley. May you rest in peace.
June 8, 2012
Dear John, Mary & Family,
I was saddened by the news of your Dad's passing. I remember your Dad as always being so outgoing and happy all the time. It was always a pleasure to run into him in the neighborhood. Lots of fond memories of those days. Please accept my sincere condolences. I will keep you all in my thoughts. Praying that you may find comfort during this diffcult time. Love to all, Susan Pokora (Snellville Ga.)
Sarah Anderson
June 7, 2012
Pop Pop--
I miss you. I love you. You are so special to me. I wish you were still here with me, but I know that you are in Heaven now, and will always be in my heart.
John Anderson
June 7, 2012
Dad--
You set a very high bar for me to follow in raising my daughter Sara. We will miss you, and we know you are resting in peace for eternity, with mom, who left us so long ago.
Mary Heffington
June 7, 2012
Daddy you are going to be so very missed by all of us......We loved you so much and I'm so proud of the Dad and Grandpa that you were!! Your devotion to God, and your willingness to always help wherever, whenever and however you could never failed to amaze and inspire me!! You will be in our hearts always and forever...May you Rest In Peace my dear Father.
Love, Your "Little Mary", "Miss Ashley" and "Mr. Joe"