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Howard Anderson Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, June Anderson; son, Howard L. Anderson Jr.; daughter and son n love, Tonya and Kevin Reagin; brother and sister n law, Loy and Del Anderson; and sister, Lillian Faulkner.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Newtie Anderson; brother, Herman Anderson; sisters, Annie Lou Turner, Louise Gee, Geneva Meeks and Gladys Johnson.
He was married to the love of his life for 64 years. He fiercely loved his close-knit family. He always had a smile on his face and was loved by everyone. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling, especially the beach and the mountains. They never missed spending their anniversary on June 5, in Panama City Beach, Florida, where they first honeymooned in 1960. His favorite hobby was collecting antiques, especially bottles, and enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes and working in the yard. He proudly served as an active duty soldier in the United States Army for four years and was stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He owned his own electrical business for many years and then later retired after 27 years, as an electrician, for the Dekalb County School System.
Howard spread love wherever he went. He will be greatly missed but is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Amen!
A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Fairview Memorial Gardens with his son n love , Kevin Reagin, officiating.
Honorable Pallbearers: Donnie Banks, Murc Kearn and Eddie Smith. Pallbearers: Bobby Conner, Chris Frey, Dwayne Gee, Joe Huggins, Danny Perkins and Gary Sikes.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to his son, Howard L. Anderson Jr., whom is battling stage four colon cancer.
Graveside service: Saturday , January 4, 2025 at 11 am, at Fairview Memorial Gardens 164 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281
Arrangements have been entrusted to Scott Ward Funeral Services.
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Ronny Mitchell
September 15, 2025
If you´re having one of those days where everything was just going terrible. but all sudden I just happen to the biggest smile on this fine looking gentleman My whole attitude completely changed. I was a very happy man. I´m praying he was to me and everybody who knew couldn´t think of a bad thing to say by him tall he really is gonna be missed by a lot of people sorry I´m just putting this in, but I just found out God bless you, Howard June. I hope the best for you hope God will bless you continuously Amen
Murc Kern
January 10, 2025
I´m so sorry he was a great friend we work together for years. He taught me so much. We both have the love of antiques, specially bottles. I will never forget him.
Jennifer black
January 3, 2025
He was a sweet loving man who will be missed
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