Roy Anders

Roy Franklin Anders passed away on January 31, 2020 at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Lizzie Anders and one brother, Dallas Anders. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and then worked as a school bus mechanic for the WSFC School System for 28 years. He was a charter member of Freedom Baptist Church and was the Choir Director for 51 years. He was a loving husband to Martha Creasman Anders and a loving father to Angie Mabe (Dwane), Doug Anders (Lisa), and Mark Anders (Anna). He had eight grandchildren who were the apple of his eye; Jordan Walker (Ashton), Derek  Anders (Jenny), Courtney Crowley (Josh), Ethan Anders (Kate), Emily Hall (Caleb), Ashlyn Anders, Madison Anders, and Abby Anders. He also had 12 great-grandchildren who provided him lots of love and entertainment (Cole, Caroline, Kyle, Gunner, Noelle, Penelope, Gabe, Rylee, Lincoln, Zeb, Logan, and Brady). He leaves behind three brothers and two sisters; Katherine McNeil, Evelyn McGuire, Robert Anders (Lisa), Ted Anders (Sue) and Larry Anders (Jan). A funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 PM Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Freedom Baptist Church in Rural Hall, NC with Pastor J.T. Byerly and Pastor Jon White officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM prior to the service. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2020 at Crestview Memorial Park in Rural Hall, NC.