Clyde Lester Anderson "Papa" went on to be with his Lord peacefully on March 22, 2017. He was a son of the late Joseph Ruglass Anderson and Nancy Cornelia "Nealy" Reece Anderson. He was born in Pickens on May 8, 1924. A loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather; he was predeceased by his devoted wife of 67 years, Frances Elizabeth Gilstrap Anderson.
He is survived by son, Steve Anderson (Darlene) of Pickens; daughter, Mary Howell (Bill) of Greenville; granddaughters, Gretchen Reeves (Jamie), April Anderson, Heather Shelton (Wesley), Allison Howell, Melanie Wells (Eric); great grandchildren Kendyl Black (Caleb), Jay and Ben Reeves, Logan and Kinsley Shelton, Reece Elizabeth Wells; great-great granddaughter Kesley Black; brother, Oscar Anderson; and sister, Essie Looper.
He was predeceased by six brothers and a sister. Papa took great pride in his family and loved spending time with them. He was known for his love of God and country and was a devoted member of Midway Baptist Church. A WWII Purple Heart recipient, he served in the Army in the Pacific Theater.
Military Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
He is survived by son, Steve Anderson (Darlene) of Pickens; daughter, Mary Howell (Bill) of Greenville; granddaughters, Gretchen Reeves (Jamie), April Anderson, Heather Shelton (Wesley), Allison Howell, Melanie Wells (Eric); great grandchildren Kendyl Black (Caleb), Jay and Ben Reeves, Logan and Kinsley Shelton, Reece Elizabeth Wells; great-great granddaughter Kesley Black; brother, Oscar Anderson; and sister, Essie Looper.
He was predeceased by six brothers and a sister. Papa took great pride in his family and loved spending time with them. He was known for his love of God and country and was a devoted member of Midway Baptist Church. A WWII Purple Heart recipient, he served in the Army in the Pacific Theater.
Military Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Clyde Lester Anderson "Papa" went on to be with his Lord peacefully on March 22, 2017. He was a son of the late Joseph Ruglass Anderson and Nancy Cornelia "Nealy" Reece Anderson. He was born in Pickens on May 8, 1924. A loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather; he was predeceased by his devoted wife of 67 years, Frances Elizabeth Gilstrap Anderson.
He is survived by son, Steve Anderson (Darlene) of Pickens; daughter, Mary Howell (Bill) of Greenville; granddaughters, Gretchen Reeves (Jamie), April Anderson, Heather Shelton (Wesley), Allison Howell, Melanie Wells (Eric); great grandchildren Kendyl Black (Caleb), Jay and Ben Reeves, Logan and Kinsley Shelton, Reece Elizabeth Wells; great-great granddaughter Kesley Black; brother, Oscar Anderson; and sister, Essie Looper.
He was predeceased by six brothers and a sister. Papa took great pride in his family and loved spending time with them. He was known for his love of God and country and was a devoted member of Midway Baptist Church. A WWII Purple Heart recipient, he served in the Army in the Pacific Theater.
Military Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
He is survived by son, Steve Anderson (Darlene) of Pickens; daughter, Mary Howell (Bill) of Greenville; granddaughters, Gretchen Reeves (Jamie), April Anderson, Heather Shelton (Wesley), Allison Howell, Melanie Wells (Eric); great grandchildren Kendyl Black (Caleb), Jay and Ben Reeves, Logan and Kinsley Shelton, Reece Elizabeth Wells; great-great granddaughter Kesley Black; brother, Oscar Anderson; and sister, Essie Looper.
He was predeceased by six brothers and a sister. Papa took great pride in his family and loved spending time with them. He was known for his love of God and country and was a devoted member of Midway Baptist Church. A WWII Purple Heart recipient, he served in the Army in the Pacific Theater.
Military Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
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