LARRY F. ANDERSON

Larry Anderson

Larry F. Anderson, 73, of Havana died at 11:23 p.m. May 3, 2022, at his home.

He was born Jan. 29, 1949, in Tower Hill, a son of David E. and Bessie L. Ethridge Anderson. He married LaTrisha Gilson on Aug. 29, 1987, in Bader. She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Timothy Anderson of Shumway, Katina Devore of Cowden and Schuyler (and Gerald) Sears of Vermont; one sister, Ruth Simpson of Astoria; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, David “Butch” (and Marge) Anderson Jr., Raymond Anderson and Donald Anderson.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War with a rank of PFC.

He had his own business for many years, working as a diesel mechanic.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services were held Monday in the Beardstown City Cemetery with Pastor Matt Haberman officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post #25. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Compassus Hospice, 2000 W. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 24, Peoria, IL 61615.

Published in the Astoria South Fulton Argus on 5/11/2022