Ed Anderson Jr., 84, entered eternal rest Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. He was born Dec. 6, 1935, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, to Eddie and Impi Anderson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara; and sister, Daisy Horn of Niceville, Florida. Barbara and Ed wrote a beautiful love story that included five sons and five “daughters”; Ed (Judy), Mark (Jill), Tim (Lori), Eric (Tracy) and Dan (Holly); and 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Ed was a true Christian who dedicated his life to showing kindness and love to everyone, including his church, and enjoyed playing his guitar for nursing homes in Williamsburg.
Ed earned a B.S. Degree from the Rutgers School of Business in 1956 while putting himself through college. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1960 at Paine Air Force Base, Edmonds, Washington. Upon returning to New Jersey, he rarely missed his sons’ athletic events while commuting to Long Island, New York, for work.
The greatest role model has left us to be home with the Lord!
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, at New Town United Methodist Church, 5209 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Music Ministry at New Town United Methodist, which was Dad’s passion.
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