James Richard Anderson
July 14, 1961 ~ July 3, 2015 (age 53) 53 Years OldShare using:
James R. Anderson, 53, of Barnesville died Friday, July 3, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 14, 1961 in Barnesville, Ohio to Vivian (Pryor) Anderson and the late Paul Anderson.
Jim was 1979 graduate of Barnesville High School and was a truck driver for Tip Top Industries. He was a member of the BPOE 1699, the Barnesville American Legion, the Barnesville VFW and the Barnesville Eagles.
Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was always full of life and never met a stranger. Jim loved coaching the local youth in football and was instrumental in starting the PeeWee Rocks Footbal program.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Lee Anderson.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Becky Anderson; mother, Vivian Anderson of Barnesville; son, Matt (Alli) Anderson of Barnesville; granddaughters: Roselyne Anderson and Sophia; three brothers: Mike Anderson of Barnesville, Kenny Anderson of Barnesville and Bob Anderson of Maryland; two sisters: Shirley Stephen of Texas and Cindy Messenger of Barnesville; in-laws, Irvin and Bonnie Carpenter of Barnesville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 3-8pm with an Elks service at 6pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio. The service will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 11am with Pastor Ted Buehl officiating. Burial will follow in Crestview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made In Jim's name to the 3C Cancer Support Group or to the James Cancer Center at Ohio State University.