Obituary of George Ward Anderson

George Ward Anderson, age 76 of Gallatin, passed away Thursday July 28, 2016. Funeral Service will be at Hartsville Pike Church of Christ on Sunday July 31st at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. Doyle Farris and Rev. Frankie Downs officiating. Interment will follow at Gallatin Cemetery, with Sloan Forbes, Wade Keisler, Reggie Shealy, David Parker, Stan Weese, and Chris Jackson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday July 30th at Family Heritage Funeral Home from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., and Sunday July 31st at Hartsville Pike Church of Christ from 2:00 p.m. until time of service. Mr. Anderson was born May 27, 1940 in Jackson County, TN. to the late Johnnie Dee Anderson and Ruby Dimple Allen Anderson. He is survived by wife of 46 years, Ellien Anderson of Gallatin; sons, Johnnie Anderson (Betsy) of Gallatin, Allen Anderson (Shannon) of Chattanooga, Matthew Anderson (Christi) of Gallatin; and 5 grandchildren, Kindle Anderson, Jaylon Anderson, Deen Anderson, Charli Anderson, Maddie Anderson. He was a member of Hartsville Pike Church of Christ and was a member of the Gallatin Lions Club. Mr. Anderson was involved in coaching youth basketball, T-Ball, and soccer for many, many years. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.