Celebrating the life of
Charles Billy Anderson
March 10, 1921 - November 15, 2009
-Savannah - Charles William Anderson, Sr., 88 died Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. Billy was born in Savannah, Georgia to Robert H. and Leila Reid Anderson. He served his country in the United States Navy for four years during World War II. He participated in eight invasions in the Atlantic and Pacific. He retired after 45 years as the owner of Robert H. Anderson Produce Company which started in 1921 at the old Historic City Market. He was a member of the Guyton United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Eleanor Franklin Anderson, of Savannah, two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles William, Jr. "Bill" and Ann Anderson, of Savannah and Robert Franklin and Brenda Anderson, of Guyton, two daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy A. and Gerald Smith, of Greensboro, GA and Julie A. and W. Craig Smith, Sr. of Savannah. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Krista S. Schumann, of North Carolina, Laurie A. Adams, of Guyton, Lisa E. Smith, of Virginia, Kimberly A. Barlowe, of Guyton, Marianne A. Brantley, of Guyton, William Craig Smith, Jr., of Savannah, Emily R. Anderson, of Savannah, and Amanda S. Lewis, of Savannah, one sister, Thelma A. Bailey, of Greer, S.C., thirteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery with the Reverend Chip Strickland officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that remembrances be made to the Guyton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 85, Guyton, GA 31312.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Mrs. Anderson and family - I met your husband only once when he was moving into the house on Henry Clay. He had fallen down and my two yo son and I rushed to see him. In my brief meeting, I knew that he was a sincere man that took life in stride. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to knock at our door - 3 Henry Clay.
- Lila Black and John Paul Berlon, Savannah, GA
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We did not personally know Mr. Anderson. However, the members of your family that we do know reflect his leadership and goodness. He must have been a great man.
- Dan & Autumn Aleff, pooler, GA
Daddy & Mama Anderson, Emily and family ~ I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope these next few days are a time of healing for all of you. Remember the good times! Love you All, Tiffany
- Tiffany Haney, Tucker, GA
Mrs. Anderson, Lucy, Jerry and all the family. Our most sincere sympathy and love to all the family. Our prayers are with you all. Wendy & Mike
- Mike & Wendy Gaillard, Greenville, SC
Mrs. Anderson, Bill & Ann, Robert & Brenda, Lucy & Gerald, Julie & Craig, & all the grandchildren & other relatives. Most of you don't know me but my husband was in CVICU in the next room over this past weekend. I stepped out into the hall when you were coming together and coming apart at the same time. My husband & I prayed in our room that our Father, God work a miracle on Mr. Billy & heal him if it be in HIS will. God does things HIS way and not always to our liking. I continue to pray that God be with you all in your time of grief and in the coming days. Mr. Billy sounds like he was a wonderful man & we hope you know that he is at peace now. Thank you for letting me share a few minutes of your time while we were at the hospital. God Bless you all. Lori & Bobby Smith
- Lori Ann Smith, Waycross, GA
I am so sorry for your loss...I am praying for the peace that passes all understanding for all of you.... Love, June Maddox
- June Maddox, Savannah, GA
Dear Eleanor and Family, Our hearts are heavy as we share with you in the sadness of Billy's passing. We will keep you close to our hearts and lifted up in our prayers.
- George & Sue Curry, Jeff & Karen Trammell, Monticello, FL
Mrs. Anderson and family - I met your husband only once when he was moving into the house on Henry Clay. He had fallen down and my two yo son and I rushed to see him. In my brief meeting, I knew that he was a sincere man that took life in stride. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to knock at our door - 3 Henry Clay.
- Lila Black and John Paul Berlon, Savannah, GA
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We did not personally know Mr. Anderson. However, the members of your family that we do know reflect his leadership and goodness. He must have been a great man.
- Dan & Autumn Aleff, pooler, GA
Daddy & Mama Anderson, Emily and family ~ I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope these next few days are a time of healing for all of you. Remember the good times! Love you All, Tiffany
- Tiffany Haney, Tucker, GA
Mrs. Anderson, Lucy, Jerry and all the family. Our most sincere sympathy and love to all the family. Our prayers are with you all. Wendy & Mike
- Mike & Wendy Gaillard, Greenville, SC
Mrs. Anderson, Bill & Ann, Robert & Brenda, Lucy & Gerald, Julie & Craig, & all the grandchildren & other relatives. Most of you don't know me but my husband was in CVICU in the next room over this past weekend. I stepped out into the hall when you were coming together and coming apart at the same time. My husband & I prayed in our room that our Father, God work a miracle on Mr. Billy & heal him if it be in HIS will. God does things HIS way and not always to our liking. I continue to pray that God be with you all in your time of grief and in the coming days. Mr. Billy sounds like he was a wonderful man & we hope you know that he is at peace now. Thank you for letting me share a few minutes of your time while we were at the hospital. God Bless you all. Lori & Bobby Smith
- Lori Ann Smith, Waycross, GA
I am so sorry for your loss...I am praying for the peace that passes all understanding for all of you.... Love, June Maddox
- June Maddox, Savannah, GA
Dear Eleanor and Family, Our hearts are heavy as we share with you in the sadness of Billy's passing. We will keep you close to our hearts and lifted up in our prayers.
- George & Sue Curry, Jeff & Karen Trammell, Monticello, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
