Richard Larry Anderson

Mr. Richard” Larry” Anderson, age 74 of Roaring River, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at Briar Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Wesley Mosteller and Pastor Scott Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Anderson was born March 12, 1945 in Wilkes County to Robert “Jack” Lucis Anderson and Ella Mae Blackburn Anderson. He retired from Stroh’s Brewery and Tyson Foods as a Chicken Farmer. Larry was an avid golfer and a good friend to all. Mr. Anderson was a member of Briar Creek Baptist Church

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter in law; Michelle Shew Anderson.

He is survived by his wife; Kay Rist Anderson of the home, two daughters; Kimberly A. Weatherman and husband Bryan of Jonesville and Lisa A. Douglas of Elkin, three sons; Richie Anderson of Roaring River, Paul Layne of Raleigh and Aaron Layne of Wake Forest, ten grandchildren; Megan Crosswhite and husband Matt, Lakyn Stewart, Halle Day, Bailey Martin and husband Eddie, Anna Anderson, Tia Sparks, Cassidy Layne, Alex Layne, Olivia Layne and Parker Layne, five great grandchildren, Trenton Sparks, Ansley Crosswhite, Grayson Crosswhite, Waylon Martin and Ellison Crosswhite and a brother; Russell Anderson of Roaring River.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Beginnings Community Church 1843 Old Pipers Gap Road, Cana, VA 24317 and Woltz Hospice Home 945 Zephyr Road Dobson, NC 27017.

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