JL Anderson, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday April 5, 2025.
JL Anderson was born in Wilkes County to the late Edmond Letcher Anderson and Ivy Jeanette Estep. He was a long-time tobacco farmer in Bethany, NC. JL was an avid NASCAR Fan always cheering for his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt. He was a simple, hardworking man who loved his family. He will be greatly missed.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Goldie Anderson; daughter, Lois Lynn Turner; sister, Lois Anderson Stanley.
He is survived by his children, John Letcher Anderson (Brenda); Linda Gail Wheeler (Todd); grandchildren, Jeremy, Brandon, Brittany, Trey, Lee, Brandi; 14 great grandchildren as well as a large and loving group of extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to The Salvation Army PO Box 11209, Charlotte, NC 28220.
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