| 1. |  Anderson, Samuel Edgar Sr. was born on 28 Feb 1923 in Bradley, Kankakee County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 2019 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Dec 2019 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: ANDE.S007
- _FGRAVE: 205680327
- Military Service: World War II, Petty Officer Second Class, United States Navy
Notes:
Samuel E. Anderson, age 96, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, December 23, 2019, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
He was born February 28, 1923, in Bradley, Illinois, the son of Jesse and Madge (Guyott) Anderson. He was united in marriage to Lucille J. Henson on January 22, 1942, in Flora, and together they celebrated 77 wedding anniversaries until her death March 3, 2019.
Sam served in the U.S. Navy (Seabees) for four years during World War II. Upon returning home from the war, Sam operated a small grocery and meat market located in the north end of Flora. Sam worked for a period of time as a derrick hand drilling wells between Flora and Fairfield. With the encouragement of Lucille and her family Sam was introduced to the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints. Sam and Lucille, along with their first two children, Samuel and Michael, moved to Lamoni, Iowa, where Sam earned his associate degree. He and his brother Estelle operated a Marathon Gas Station in Flora. Sam enjoyed his church work and was ordained into the Priesthood of the RLDS Church and worked as a Missionary preaching throughout Southern and Central Illinois. He continued his church work but opened and operated a Dixie Cream Donut business on the west end of Flora. Sams continual interest in being a Missionary brought about numerous moves and occupations during the next several years. The businesses included during these years were Southern Lumber Company in Fairfield, Missionary Field in Aurora, and Chicago Motor Club Insurance in Taylorville.
In 1959, Sam and Lucille returned to Flora where Sam again held numerous occupations while Lucille opened a Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio. Sam managed Flora IGA, co-owned and operated Tastee Freez, Flora Greenhouse, Flora Bakery, and G.E. / Radio Shack Appliances.
Sam and Lucille resided at their home on East North Avenue in Flora for over 50 years where they raised 4 children. They were dedicated to their church work and faithful leaders. Sam continued to serve faithfully in his ministry to the Community of Christ (RLDS) locally for several more years. He was a founding member of the Flora VFW, a past member of the Flora Rotary Club, began the Chamber of Commerce, and served many years on the Police Commission Board. Sam was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed planting a very large garden and several flower beds around their home.
He is survived by three sons: Sam P. Anderson and wife Ramona of North Padre, TX, Michael Anderson and wife Kayla of Flora, and Russell R. Anderson and wife Denise of McLeansboro; a daughter: Celia Anderson Dempsey and husband Dave Merrihew of Flora; 11 grandchildren: Holly Taylor, Robin Jackson and husband Kemp, Bronson Anderson and wife Jennifer, Clark Anderson and wife Heather, Michael Tyler Anderson and wife Donna, J.B. Anderson and wife Marisol, Samuel Tyler Mink and wife Lexi, Derek Lake and wife Kristine, Marshall Andrew Lake and wife Callie, Jodi West, and Jenny Wieseman and husband Craig; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lucille Anderson; brother: Estelle Anderson; and sister: Evelyn Anderson.
A memorial graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019, at Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Those attending are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.
Memorial donations are suggested to Community of Christ Church in Flora or Clay County Hospice.
Military Service:
After working in a shipyard supporting the war effort after high school graduation in 1941, enlisted in the Navy Seabees in October 1943. Subsequently transferred to the Navy's Amphibious Forces as a Ship Fitter and trained by the Marines for assault landings. After 30 days at sea en route from San Francisco, landed on the beach of Okinawa before the battle was won in July 1945. Thereafter engaged in the salvage and repair of damaged ships and other ship maintenance activities for the duration of the war. Departed Okinawa on December 23, 1945 and was honorably discharged stateside on January 9, 1946 as a Petty Officer 2nd Class. Earned The Combat Action Ribbon (retroactively authorized by congressional legislation in 1999), American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal.
(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)
Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1779195
Buried:
A memorial graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019, at Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Those attending are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Family/Spouse: Henson, Flora J.. Flora (daughter of Henson, Otto Reuben and Coil, Rebecca) was born on 9 Jun 1924 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 2019 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Samuel married Henson, Lucille J. on 22 Jan 1942 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Lucille (daughter of Henson, Otto Reuben and Coil, Rebecca) was born on 9 Jun 1924 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 2019; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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