Obituary of Abraham G. Anderson

Bedford-Abraham G. (Ham) Anderson, 98, of Westview Manor formerly of Younger Road died at 11:25 P.M. Friday, February 18, 2005 at the Westview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 27, 1906 in Lawrence County, he was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Blackburn) Anderson. He married Ruby Mae Mitchell on May 28, 1928 and she died April 27, 1977. He later married Louise Lively and she survives. He attended Needmore High School and in 2002 received the Mr. Hilltopper Award. He worked at G.M. Central Foundry Division for thirteen years and retired from Bruce Tinsley Clothing. He was a longtime member of the Avoca Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Louise of Bedford; one son: Dean Anderson and his wife, Myrtle of Bedford; one son in law: Bill Mapes of Bedford; one granddaughter: Libby Wilcox and her husband, Howard; three grandsons: Ricky Dean Anderson, Scott Mapes and his wife, Mary and Doug Mapes and his wife, Julie; three great grandchildren: Chris Anderson and his wife, Michelle; Crystal Anderson and Olivia Wilcox; one great, great granddaughter: Lauryn Michelle Anderson; two step sons: Ed Wires and his wife, Jean of Bedford and James Wires and his wife, Juanita of Mitchell; one step granddaughter: Jamie Mosier; two step grandsons: Brandon and Bradley Wires; one step great grandson: Jason Floyd; seven nieces: Ilene Houpt, Irene Ray, Norma Anderson, Corine Deckard, Margie Bodtker Marilyn Shull, Kathalene Garner and one nephew: Bill Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter: Rhea Dawn Mapes in September 1984; two brothers and six sisters. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 22nd from the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kyle Witmer and Pastor Bob Kirkman officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, February 21st from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to the Avoca Baptist Church Building Fund.