William "Billy" Anderson

William “Billy” Anderson, 84, passed away peacefully, at home, on May 19, 2024. He was born on October 12, 1939, and lived his entire life in Tattnall County. He loved fishing and hunting, but his true passion was his family. He had a special gift of making all he encountered feel deeply loved. He rarely told anyone goodbye without saying, “I love you and don’t forget it”. He was a farmer who loved growing all things. He could often be found singing “Old Black Betty”, “Lord Build Me A Cabin”, “Precious Memories” and “I’ll Fly Away.” He loved the Lord and his church, Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed countless hours in his shop building things with his hands. His witty personality and many jokes kept all those around him laughing. He will be truly missed by his family, friends, and community.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Elder James Lewis Anderson, and Mary Louise Jenkins Anderson of Manassas; His brother and sister-in-law Carol and Louise Anderson of Collins; Sister and Brother-in-law Jeanette and Louis Greene of Cobbtown; Sister -in-law Hilda Anderson of Bellville; Special daughter, Miranda Todd of Atlanta.
Survivors: His wife of 64 years, Glenda Thompson Anderson; Children, Vicki and Steve Kangeter of Manassas, Darlene and Eldon Callaway of Manassas and Tabatha and Ricky Anderson of Collins; Brother, Bernie Anderson of Bellville; Grandchildren, Jessica and Max Penny of Stilson, Tori and Jimmy Griffith of Manassas, Chance and Tammie Callaway of Manassas, Stephen and Jordan Kangeter of Brooklet, Steffany and Cody Dotson of Collins, Kaci and Elliot Anderson of Manassas, Ceria Parrish of Mexico Beach and Cerenity Gordon of Atlanta; Great grandchildren, Gannon Williford, Eden Griffith, Jacy Dotson, Anistyn Griffith, Caroline Penny, Jack Dotson, Tildan Kangeter, Amelia Penny, Chandler Callaway, Marly Jo Anderson, Karsyn Callaway, Teagan Kangeter and Fox Anderson. Several nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Ogeechee Area Hospice for their compassionate care.

VISITATION: Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 5:00-8:00 PM at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church

BURIAL: Anderson Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery

PALLBEARERS: Elliot Anderson, Chance Callaway, Cody Dotson, Jimmy Griffith, Stephen Kangeter, and Marty Thompson.

REMEMBRANCE: Ogeechee Area Hospice, 200 Donahoo Str. Statesboro, GA 30458 and/or Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church, 2331 Campground Rd. Claxton, GA 30417

Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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