Obituary of Kenneth Anderson

Funeral services for Kenneth Mury Anderson of Plano will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 5, 2012 at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2012 at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, TX. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Anderson passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at his residence in Plano, TX. Mr. Anderson was born May 3, 1923 in Naples, TX, to H. B. Sr., and Sudie (Conner) Anderson. He was raised in Hopkins County, TX with his 12 brothers and sisters. They were farmers and enjoyed the life in a large family. He served as a medic in the Army in World War II and moved to Dallas after his discharge to work at the Post Office-Terminal Annex. While in Dallas, he met Cecilia Drees whom he married on October 16, 1948. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Dallas and served as elder, teacher, and president of the congregation. After working at the Post Office for 32 years, he retired in 1978 and moved the family to the old home place in Brashear, TX. He fulfilled a dream and returned to his roots! He joined Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sulphur Springs where he served as elder and teacher. He loved the rich East Texas soil for his garden and helped others with construction projects. He loved the time he spent with his musical group entertaining at nursing homes in the area: singing and playing all of his instruments. He was very soft spoken and genuinely kind. He loved his family and cherished the time spent at family reunions. He was preceded in death by his parents and all 12 brothers and sisters: Brothers-Clyde, Carl, Joe, Howard, Doyle, Bud, Arlon, Avon and Benny: Sisters-Fay Davis, Essie Calvert and Dorothy Monroe. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Cecilia (Drees) Anderson, Children: Melvin and wife Judy, Paula Lowery and husband Bennie, Brad and wife Loretta, Grandchildren: Chad Anderson and wife Stacy, Lindsey Pitman and husband Josh, Charles Sager and wife Tacy, Christy Stevens, Kayla Anderson, Cassidy Anderson and Don Owens, great-grandchildren: Samantha Porter, Matthew Anderson, Aubri, McKenna, and Brylee Pitman, Christien, Kelsie, and Carson Sager, Kylie and Cody Stevens. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1000 Texas Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 or to Parkinson Voice Project, 500 N Coit RD #2085, Richardson, Texas 75080. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com