Charles R. Anderson Jr

Charles Roy Anderson, Jr, 87, of Kearney, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Liberty, Missouri. The celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. The Rev. Cn. Robin L. James, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Liberty, Missouri will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am Monday, February 5, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery near Louisiana. He was born July 27, 1936 in Louisiana, Missouri to Charles Roy (“Roy”) Sr., and Opal Delores Love Anderson. He married Mary Ann Hampton on August 2, 1959. Together, they had two children; Susan R. Anderson-Jones (Katherine “Kathy”), Kearney, Missouri and Charles Anderson, III (Jennifer “Jenny”), Kearney, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Jake Anderson-Jones, Charles Roy Anderson, IV (“Croy”), Keller Anderson, Myers Anderson, Hunter Anderson-Jones, Sawyer Anderson, and Briggs Anderson, all of Kearney, Missouri, a sister-in-law, Harriet Sue Barber, Louisiana, Missouri, a brother-in-law Edwin Kevin Hampton, Forest Park, Illinois, nieces Laura Green Shellhorse (Mark), Bowling Green, Missouri, Heather Barber (Tim Booth), Louisiana, Missouri, nephew, Jarrod Green (Tammi Zumwalt), Pittsfield, Illinois, and many cousins, including his close friend Eddy Love (Vickie). He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marjorie Sue Anderson White, and his brother-in-law, Billy (“Bill”) Guy White. Charles Roy graduated from Louisiana High School with the class of 1954. Using the education from his involvement with the FFA chapter Meat Judging Team, he went to work as a butcher for the A&P store in Louisiana, Missouri from 1954-1956. In 1956, “Charlie” went to work in the chemistry lab for Hercules, Inc. for 35 years. He was a proud member of the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers Union. He was also a member of the Louisiana Carpenter’s Union. Upon retirement in 1992, he followed his passion to be a full-time farmer until his formal retirement in 2002. He was a long-time member of Grassy Creek Baptist Church where he met his wife Mary Ann while her father, Edwin K. Hampton, was pastor. He served in a variety of leadership roles including teaching Sunday School classes, serving as Sunday School Director, serving as a deacon, and Chair of the Deacons. Charles Roy was a member of the local chapter of the Lions Club and was a Gideon. He also served on the Fairview Cemetery Board. Charles Roy enjoyed a vibrant and fulfilling life. His travels took him to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico, France, Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, Austria, and most of the 50 states. He and his wife moved to Kearney, Missouri in 2005 to be nearer to his family – especially his grandchildren. He was a life-long learner of trade skills and a handy man extraordinaire. With the help of his father-in-law (to be) he built the house he would move into with his wife and remain during their time in Louisiana, Missouri. He learned from working with others and took classes at the vocational school in Eolia to become proficient in heating and air conditioning, auto mechanics, electrical wiring, concrete foundations, welding, and drafting. Along with his wife, with an understanding of the future, he rented a computer long before every household had one, and took computer programming classes in St. Louis. Charles Roy loved the outdoors and sports. He spent many an afternoon or vacation on the river or lake waterskiing, fishing, and camping. He always owned a boat. He played slow pitch softball for the church softball team playing pitcher and infield. He was a life-long Cardinals fan until his conversion by his grandchildren to a Royals fan after he moved to the Kansas City area. Though Dad would not describe himself as such, he was a disciple of the social gospel. His talents and generosity touched many people. He would always greet you with a smile and ask, sincerely, “how are you?” Honorary pallbearers are; Sawyer Anderson, Briggs Anderson, Tim Booth, Jarrod Green, and Mark Shellhorse. Active pallbearers are; Eddy Love, Jake Anderson-Jones, Croy Anderson, Keller Anderson, Myers Anderson, and Hunter Anderson-Jones. Memorials may be given to the Fairview Cemetery, Louisiana, Missouri, or donor’s choice.

Charles R. Anderson Jr

July 27, 1936 - January 27, 2024