Jesse Edmond “Eddie” Anderson Jr, 63, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Friday, April 25, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.
Born in Horry County on December 28, 1961, to the late Jesse Edmond Anderson and Nancy Patricia Strickland Anderson, Eddie moved to Stokes County after he married to love of his life, Kristie Marlene Robertson. He was a plumbing contractor and owner of Anderson Plumbing.
He enjoyed spending time with his family at the cabin in the mountains. In his younger years, he loved playing rugby and surfing. He had a passion for music, playing the guitar and singing. He was a true outdoorsman, loved the beach and mountains. Eddie was a kid who never grew up. He was funny, fun loving, kind, laid back, but would lean forward right quick if the situation called for it. In spite of many health issues, Eddie lived his life to the fullest. He loved God, his family, and will truly be missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Nancy Curtis.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Kristie Robertson Anderson; sons, Jesse Anderson III (Emily) and Colin Trent Anderson; grandchildren, Kaylee Anderson and Brody Anderson; sisters, Jessica Lynne Butler (Rex) and Christy Anderson (Heather), aunt Carol Lyons (Mike), all of Florida, many nieces and nephews. Eddie is also survived by his mother-in-law, Iris Mabe Robertson, and a host of friends.
Memorials may be made to Stokes County Arts Council and/or North Stokes Food Fun and Friends c/o Snow Hill Methodist Church, 2030 Snow Hill Church Rd, Danbury, NC 27016.
Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family.
Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.
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