William Henry Anderson, 84, of Brasstown, passed away, Oct. 2, 2022.
He served in the United States Army as a tank operator during the Cuban Missile Crisis. William was a licensed electrician and licensed contractor/builder, working in construction his whole life. He also farmed, raised livestock and grew tobacco, strawberries and apples. William served on the Soil and Water Board in Clay County for 13 years. He was a Christian of the Baptist faith and was a faithful deacon at Pine Log Baptist Church.
William was the son of the late Woodard Cline and Sueanna Mae (Willis) Anderson. He was preceded in death by one sister Doris Anderson and one brother Kendall Anderson (Hubbie).
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Chambers Anderson, of Brasstown; one daughter, Kimberly Chastain and husband, Lamar Chastain; two sons, Jimmy Anderson and wife, Robin, and Chris Anderson and wife, Samantha; six grandchildren, Alexis Dockery and husband, Tylor, Aaron Chastain, Calista Chastain, Tyler Anderson, Diana Anderson and Jonah Graves; four sisters, Charlene Ross, of Brasstown, Faye Ramsey (Walter), of Dalton, Ga., Carolyn Dayton, of Braselton, Ga., and Glenda Anderson (Rodney), of Hayesville; and one brother David Anderson (Carolyn), of Brasstown; sister-in-law, Nancy Crooks (Alan), brother -in-law, Sheridan Chambers (Lynn), and brother-in-law Richard Chambers (Nancy), and many nieces and nephews. William also left behind two sweet Schnauzers, Tucker and Carter.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Pine Log Baptist Church. Revs. Lamar Chastain and Kevin Miller officiated. Inurnment followed at Pinelog Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends and family visited from 1-2 p.m. Service immediately followed the visitation. Pallbearers were Aaron Chastain, Tyler Anderson, Jonah Graves, David Owens, Jerry Leslie, Dale Fleming, Charlie Caldwell, Bill England and Max Reese. Nephews were honorary pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the Pine Log Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in lieu of flowers to Pine Log Baptist Church, c/o David Owens, 65 Pine Log Baptist Church Road, Brasstown, N.C. 28902.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home: www.townson-rose.com was in charge of all arrangements.