John Lee Anchors

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Celebrating the life of
John  Lee AnchorsMarch 28, 1923 - November 03, 2015

SAVANNAH – John Lee Anchors died November 3, 2015. He was born March 28, 1923 in Savannah to parents Thomas Bell and Nafosia Wynne Anchors. He grew up at Bethesda Home for Boys and later held several offices in the Bethesda Alumni, most recently as treasurer.

During World War II, he served in the Headquarters Battery of the 483^rd Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion in the Pacific theater. After the war he attended Armstrong Junior College and graduated from Emory University with a BBA degree. He retired from the Internal Revenue Service after nearly 30 years service during which time he became a Certified Public Accountant. In later years he had a small tax accounting practice.

He was a member of the Bethesda Alumni, the First Baptist Church of Savannah, the Georgia Society of CPA’s and the AICPA.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers: Alvah Oliver, Theopilus, Francis Anchors and sister, Faith English.

John is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Cowan Anchors; one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy Elizabeth Usher (Steve) of Savannah, four sons; Arthur Lee Anchors of Raleigh, North Carolina, William Cowan Anchors (Marilyn) of Atlanta, David Wynne Anchors and Richard Matthew Anchors of Savannah. He leaves six grandchildren: Thomas Usher (Jill) of Savannah, Robert Usher of Warner Robins, Cassandra and Patrick Anchors of Atlanta, Kelly Gardner of Nashville, Tennessee and Michelle Kallenberger (Kris) of Cincinnati, Ohio. Surviving also are three great grandchildren: June and Sue Usher, and Isaac Gardner and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm Friday, November 6, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

Remembrances may be made to Bethesda Home for Boys, 9520 Ferguson Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406, First Baptist Church of Savannah, P. O. Box 9551, Savannah, GA 31412-9551, or the Hospice Savannah Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

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We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Anchors' passing. I have great memories of growing up in the old neighborhood and Mr. Anchors being one of the nicest man I knew. Our prayers go out to all the family. God Bless you all. Helen,Joe, Deborah and Shane Sullivan

- Sullivan Family, Savannah, Ga

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.

- Brandi Anchors Hightower, Bloomingdale , Ga

We all have fond memories of growing up together at First Baptist. He was a quiet man and your family was a solid as they get. Blessings and prayers to each of you. Anticipate a joyous reunion with him and all of your loved ones one sweet day. Beth Waldrop Harris, Charlie and Jim Waldrop, and Lynn Waldrop Smithberg

- Beth Waldrop Harris- The Waldrop Family , Savannah, GA

Dear Barbara, Dorothy, David and all of John's family, I have such great memories of John all through the years .Always a smile on his face. Accept my deepest sympathy and may the Lord bless each one as you go through this time of grief and sorrow. Love from Louise, Amelia, Richard and Ken.

- Louise Ferguson, Savannah, Ga

Richard I am so sorry. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. You were blessed to have such a fine man as your father.

- Bob and Judy Shearouse , Palm coast , Fl

Richard my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May the peace, and comfort that comes from God be with each of you! Hold tight to cherished memories and the joy in knowing that one day soon there will be a never ending reunion on streets of gold in Heaven! Love you my sweet friend!

- Julie Sturgess, Savannah , Ga

Richard, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Prayers for your family to find comfort and peace at this time.

- Jill Fountain Robertson , Savannah , Ga