John Andersen

He was born October 22, 1932, in New York and was the son of the late Norman and Hansine Erickson Andersen. He was a retired carpenter and worked in the construction industry for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was a member of the Dixie Boat Club on Lake Hickory where leaves many friends with whom he enjoys spending time.

In adition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Thomas “Tommy” Andersen; and a brother, Norman Andersen.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Deegan Andersen, whom he married on February 13, 1955; two daughters, Leann (Mike) McHargue and Nancy (Wayne) Childress, both of Statesville; three grandchildren, Christopher “Chris” Hollar, Amy McCoy, and Cameron Padgett; three great-grandchildren, Ariel DeShields, Sydnie McCoy, and Ava Esh; and a brother, Arthur “Artie” (Audrey) Andersen of Ashtabula, Ohio.

Memorial service celebrating John’s life will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, September 12, 2014, in the Westmoreland Chapel of Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Williams officiating. The family will speak with friends immediately following the service.

Burial will take place at a later date at the Salisbury National Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.