James Arthur Jim Anderson, III

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Celebrating the life of
James Arthur Jim Anderson, IIIJuly 04, 1927 - June 11, 2011

James Arthur Jim Anderson, III, age 83, died peacefully at his home on Tybee Island, Georgia, on June 11, 2011.

He was born on July 4, 1927, in Ashland, Kentucky, the son of the late James Arthur Anderson, Jr. and Anne Settlemeyer Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Louise Allen Anderson, of Tybee Island; sister, Carolyn Anderson Beimdiek Don of St. Louis, Missouri; son, Frederick Stuart Anderson Betty and daughter, Drusilla Linier Anderson, both of Nashville, Tennessee; grandchildren James Stuart Anderson and Sara Elizabeth Anderson of Nashville; and stepchildren Jeffrey Allen Sickel Belma of Evanston, Illinois, and Allison Sickel Clifton Ian of Denver, Colorado.

Jim graduated from Ashland High School a semester early in December 1944 to enlist in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he received his undergraduate degree in economics from Washington and Lee University where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law and was a member of the Law Review. Early in his career he served as chief tax counsel for Ashland Oil, Inc. He had a private law practice in Murray, Kentucky, until his retirement when he moved to Tybee Island in 1999. He is the author of a published biography of Fred M. Vinson, former Supreme Court Justice of the United States. He was a devoted member of All Saints Episcopal Church where he served as Senior Warden of the Vestry and chairman of the Endowment Fund committee. He was a volunteer at the Tybee Island Historical Society and served on the Board of Directors. He also was a docent for the Telfair Museum of Art. He was a Kentucky Colonel and an active member of the Montgolfier Society. His wit and wisdom will be missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations be made to All Saints Episcopal Church Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 727, Tybee Island, Georgia, 31328.

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Hi Louise..We offer our condolences on Jim'passing. We enjoyed seeing you both on your last visit.I didn't read the paper about it, thus the delay.Hope you're doing well. Love L & S

- lowell & shirley latto, murray, KY

Louise and family, We spent a few days recently with the Cellas and the Maddoxes and learned of Jim's death. Our deepest sympathy to you, Judy and Tracy Harrington

- Tracy & Judy Harrington, Bainbridge, GA

Louise, we are sending you hugs and support. We were so glad to see you and Jim last time we were in Denver, and Jim told us stories about his time in Pittsburgh! Even though it had been years, he still remembered where everything was located in the city. We're thinking of you. -Rachel, Mark, Ellie, and Lucas

- Rachel Handel, Pittsburgh, PA

Dear Louise, I was sorry to hear about Jim. I recall how much you loved him and I am sure you will miss him all your days. Gene and I wish you peace during this very difficult time. Sincerely, Roberta

- Roberta Garfield, Murray, KY

Louise, You have our deepest sympathy. The Georges

- Barbara & Bennie George, Murray, KY

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time, Louise. Blessings to you and your family. WJ amd Martha Pitman

- Martha Pitman, Murray, KY

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are thinking of you all and share in this time of grief even if we cannot be with you. Love, Joanie and Phil

- Joann Niffenegger, Murray, KY

Dear Louise, You and Jim's family have our deepest sympathy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

- Judy Lyle, Murray, KY