James H. Anderson's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - James H. ""Jim"" Anderson, age 79 of Mattoon and formerly of rural Charleston and Sullivan, Illinois, went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 while at Palm Terrace in Mattoon. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston with Masonic Services to be conducted at 7:00 p.m. by guests and members of Toledo Masonic Lodge #834 A.F. & A.M. Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the funeral chapel with Pastor Tom Skinner officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Prairie Indian Cemetery located in Pleasant Grove Township southwest of Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to the Pleasant Prairie Indian Cemetery or the East Central Illinois Antique Farm Equipment Club. Gifts may be left at the visitation or service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Jim was born May 31, 1938 in Cumberland County, Illinois, a son of the late Delbert Lee and Hollis (Tate) Anderson. He married Bertha Ann Gilbert on May 26, 1957 and they have celebrated 60 years of marriage. In addition to his loving and devoted wife, left to cherish his memory are two sons, Ed Anderson and wife Carol of Mt. Pulaski, Illinois and Jason Todd Anderson and wife Jodi of rural Charleston; four grandchildren, Maggie Anderson, Jaden James Anderson, Alexis Anderson and J.W. Anderson; three sisters, Wanda Adams of Springfield, Illinois, Erma Jean Hudson (Bill) and Joanne Glass (Jim) all of Charleston; a brother, Philip Anderson (Charleen) also of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews. Jim is also survived by Bertha's brother and sister and their families, George and Shirley Gilbert of St. Louis, Missouri and Rose and Bill Snider of rural Charleston. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Sue Anderson, and two brothers, Robert and Victor Anderson. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Charleston High School and a member of the Otterbein Methodist Church in Charleston. Jim was a 50 year Master Mason and member of the Toledo Masonic Lodge #834 A.F. & A.M. He was also a member of the East Central Illinois Antique Farm Equipment Club and served as their president for several years. For 32 years Jim was able to do what he loved as the farm manager and operator of the farm at the Illinois Masonic Home in Sullivan.Click to view Family Memorial Video.Funeral Services celebrating the life of James Anderson were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 with Pastor Tom Skinner officiating. Masonic Services conducted by members and guests of the Toledo Masonic Lodge #834 A.F. & A.M. were held at the close of visitation on Friday evening. Conducting the services were Worshipful Master Mitch Saret; Chaplain Ronald Croy; and Secretary Cliff Carrell.Musical selections included: ""Amazing Grace"", ""How Great Thou Art"", ""Life Is Like A Mountain Railway"", ""Precious Memories"" and ""When the Saints Go Marching In"". Burial followed in Pleasant Prairie Indian Cemetery, rural Lerna, Illinois. Servings as Pallbearers were: James M. Anderson, Steve Buxton, Jeremy Harminson, Jeff Hudson, Randy Snider and Scott Snider. SERVICES Visitation Friday, November 10, 2017 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Funeral Service Saturday, November 11, 2017 11:00 AM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
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