Phillip Allen Anderson
October 20, 1923 ~ October 8, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
ASHEVILLE – Phillip Anderson, 81, of Asheville died Saturday, October 8, 2005, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.
Born in Galveston, Texas, Mr. Anderson lived most of his adult life in Amherst and Hadley, Massachusetts and lived his last 10 years in Asheville. The son of the late A. Scott and Louise Anderson, he is survived by his wife, Ruby Page Anderson of Asheville, his son Timothy Anderson of Easthampton, Massachusetts, and his brother Dr. A. Scott Anderson of Newton Centre, Massachusetts. He also leaves sisters Carol Moffat of Kerrville, Texas and Elinor Schaffner, Clara Louise Minut, and Joyce Wentworth all of Reserve, New Mexico.
Mr. Anderson was a World War II Army veteran and served his country in North Africa, France, and Italy, including the beachhead battle at Anzio. He was employed by United Technologies (formerly American Bosch) in Chicopee, Massachusetts for 20 years. He was also the proprietor of the Leprechaun Gifts, Inc. gift shops located first in North Amherst, Massachusetts, and then in the Eastfield and Baystate West malls of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Mr. Anderson was a member of North Leverett Baptist Church in North Leverett, Massachusetts. Since living in Asheville, he belonged to Reed Memorial Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir. He was also a member of The Gideons International. Mr. Anderson loved music and was a member of the Troubadours who ministered in music to residents of many area nursing homes. He appreciated other forms of art as well, including sculpting, working regularly on his sculptures at the Harvest House in Asheville.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 PM on Wednesday at Reed Memorial Baptist Church in Asheville conducted by the Reverend Randy Melton, followed by a burial at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain. Military rites will be conducted by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that gifts be made in the memory of Phillip A. Anderson to the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center of Asheville, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1506, Asheville, NC 28802.
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To Tim and Mrs. Anderson,
We send our sincere sympathy for your loss. We trust that your love and your memories will sustain you at this time. Our thoughts are with you. We know that Phillip is at home now and at peace.
John and Jeanne Mattar
Dear Tim and Mrs. Anderson,
My deepest sympathy and condolences are with you at this difficult time. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Tim,
I am so sorry about your Dad’s death. We have talked many times about inevitable things in life and, unfortunately, death is one of them. Wish I could be with you at this difficult time. May your memories of happy times with your dad and family bring you comfort in your grief.
We will all look forward to seeing you back whenever you are ready. Good luck and be strong.
Love,
Lizzy
Tim-
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please pass our condolences on to your family.
Dear Aunt Ruby and Tim, Uncle Phil was an inspiration to me and my family, always encouraging. I have fond memories of his work and shop in Grandmothers basement. We will miss him and his birthday cards that he kept up for Grandma. I am looking for that blessed day when we will see them both again with Jesus. Our prayers are with you both. Much Love, Phil
Dear Aunt Ruby and Cousin Tim,
I thought of Uncle Phil today as we remembered those who have fought in the wars; as it is Veterans day here today in Canada, and Rememberance day in the States. I look so much to that day when there will be no more wars and we will all be together with our loved ones who have passed on before us. Gods peace and comfort be with you today and always. we love you and hope that you will know that you also are in our prayers this day.
Ruby and Tim: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry to hear of Phil’s passing but I know he’s in a better place and singing in the heavenly choir. He’s added a beautiful touch to heaven. He was a very soft spoken wonderful man and will be missed by everyone. Love to you and Tim and God Bless you!
Dearest Anderson Family,
Our love and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of Uncle Phil, and celebrate his victorious arrival in the heavens. How wonderful to know that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit for times such as this, to be our comforter. God bless each one of you. With all our love, Caleb and Alyssa Mooney
Tim,
Jack and I were sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please give our condolences to your mother. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Phil was a friend who always insisted on calling me Pastor instead of Ernest when singing with the Troubadours. I will miss him in
the group.
Rev. Ernest Ridenhour
We love you Aunt Ruby and Tim,
We will miss Phil’s wonderful cards and cheer that was so faithful to us all, just like Grandma Anderson’s writings were.
Please call if you need anything,
956-618-3591 anytime.
Steven
Phil was in my husband’s sunday class. I knew him through the choir. He was always a prayer partner, many smiles and his place is empty in the choir. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him. Blessing to you.