John Anderson

John Anderson, 100, of Aquilla, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2014, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday June 13, 2014, at Lebanon United Methodist church near Aquilla, with Reverend Nancy Summers and Reverend Don Elrod, officiating. Burial will follow at the New Lebanon Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 12, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.

John was born on October 4, 1913, in the Lebanon Community of Hill County, to William and Ella Lee (Yarborough) Anderson. He graduated from Aquilla High School in 1932 at the top of his class. On March 13, 1937, he married Lila Gregory and they shared 64 years together. John farmed the Anderson farm until he was unable to do so because of his health. He supported his community and his church in every way he could. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for several years and was named “Volunteer of the Year” when he was 97 years of age.

John was just a good, honest, humble Christian man who loved his community, his church and his family. He was loved by his family and leaves a legacy of love and commitment to hard work and integrity that they strive to follow.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his daughter Vonceil Smith and husband, Ed; his parents; two sisters; one brother; son-in-law Howard D. Hudson.

He is survived by his daughter, Beth Hudson; grandchildren, Bill Stefka and wife, Betty, Keith Stefka and his friend Nita Shilling; Greg Hudson; Elisabeth Hudson and fiancé Troy Bailey; great-grandchildren, David Stefka and wife Lynelle; Braxton Stefka; Wyatt Hudson and friend Rachel Haferkamp; LS Seaman Morgan Hudson; great-great-grandson Johnathon Stefka; numerous nieces and nephews; loyal friends, Elain Aldridge and Tommy Montgonery.

The family wishes to thank Providence Hospice staff for their loving care–especially Benny, Brenda, Amy and Sue - during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lebanon United Methodist Church, 272 HCR 2202 South, Aquilla, TX 76622 or Providence Hospice, 6700 Sanger Ave., Waco, TX 76710 or charity of choice.

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Thursday, June 12, 2014
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney
201 North Bosque Whitney, TX 76692

Funeral Service

11:00 AM ,Friday, June 13, 2014
Lebanon United Methodist Church
272 HCR 2202 South Aquilla, TX, Hill 76622

Burial

Friday, June 13, 2014
New Lebanon Cemetery
HCR 2202 South Aquilla Cemetery , TX 76622