George Wilburn Anderson

Obituary
George Wilburn Anderson, 82, passed away on April 6, 2012 at the Life Care Center of Collegedale, TN. George had made Cleveland his home for over 42 years moving here from the Athens, TN area. He was a son of the late Gen. Carl A. Anderson, Sr. and Nelle Ogle Anderson. He was also preceded in death by Richard, an infant brother; brother Carl Anderson, Jr. and one sister Nelle Stafford.
He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of the Seekers Sunday School Class.
He served as a member of the National Guard, Headquarters Battery, 114 Anti-Aircraft Gun Battalion at Knoxville. He served as a school-crossing guard at Georgetown and 20th Street. One Christmas he dressed up as Santa and it caused quite a traffic congestion as the children left school and had to drive past him several times before going on home. He was a model train enthusiast, having train shows to raise donations of cans of food for The Caring Place and the Emergency Pantry at Wesley Church. He was employed for several years by Universal Tire Company, Chattanooga. He was a K-Mart Greeter for many years until his health forced his retirement.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dorothy Oliphant Anderson, Daughter Beth Rowan (Charles) of Mt. Juliet, Son Bill Anderson (Teresa), Grandson Ross Anderson and Granddaughter Courtney Anderson; two sisters, Virginia Johnson of Newark, Delaware and Betty Winchester (Bob) of Columbus, Ohio. Also surviving is a special “adopted” daughter, Lena Way Dyer of Augusta, GA.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 11th at 10:00 AM at the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with the Reverend Robert Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Riceville Cemetery with Ken Webb, Cecil Parkinson, John Daniel, Larry Brand, Jim Kirk, and Tom Rowland serving as pallbearers.  Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Seekers Sunday School Class.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening April 10th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The body will also lie in repose one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial gifts be made to the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 3405 Peerless Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 to the building fund or the bell restoration fund.
You are encouraged to share a memory of George and or share your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial page at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Cleveland has charge of the arrangements.


Visitation Details
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
3405 Peerless Road, NW
Cleveland, TN 37312

Interment
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Funeral Service Details
10:00 AM
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
3405 Peerless Road, NW
Cleveland, TN 37312

Riceville Cemetery
Following the Funeral Service