Robert Anderson

Mr. Robert Anderson, age 79, of Covington, TN passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 3:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. A visitation will be Sunday, May 3, 2015, 12:00-3:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Robert was born in Bells, TN to the late: James Victor and Maude Heath Anderson. He loved the Lord and was a faithful member of the Church of the Nazarene. He was a devoted brother, uncle and great uncle. His favorite things were working in the yard and helping his sister, Emma and brother-in-law Frank, going to McDonald's and BoZo's and visiting on the farm. Robert always spoke good of all and had a quiet nature, but his sister, Emma made up for it. He retired after 30 years with the Public Works Department of Tipton Co. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents: James Victor and Maude Heath Anderson, four brothers: George Anderson, Charlie Anderson, Jimmy Anderson, Warren Anderson and a sister: Mary A. McBride. He is survived by two brothers: Edward Anderson, Brownsville, TN, Frank Anderson, Stanton, TN, two sisters: Emma Stanifer (Frank) Covington, TN, Betty Fincher, Ripley, TN and a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.