Garnet Freedom "Andy" Anderson's Obituary
Garnet Freedom “Andy” Anderson
Andy passed away on April 12, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Wheeling, WV June 17, 1939. Andy served 23 years in the US Army as a parachute rigger and recruiter achieving the rank of Master Sargent. Upon retirement, he taught Junior ROTC at Flowing Wells HS.
Andy is survived by his wife, Maria; children Michael (Laura) Anderson; Patricia (Jon) Mendes; Deborah (James) Abolt; and Andrew (Anne) Anderson; step-sons, Daniel Jackson; and Anthony (Ofelia) Jackson; eight grandchildren, Michael, Sarah, Ellen, Joseph, Daniella, Elizabeth, Priscilla, and Mark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha; sisters Ellen Anderson, Mernie Porter; brothers Joel Anderson, Charles Anderson, George Anderson, and Frank Anderson; grandson Mitch Anderson.
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