James "Jim" Edward Anderson, age 96, a longtime Coalgate resident. He was born on June 8, 1926, to Olen and Leona (Roller) Anderson, at Sherman, TX. James passed away on January 9, 2023 at Coalgate, OK. at the age of 96 years, 7 months and 1 day. He graduated from Coalgate High School where he played football as a guard. Jim then received a Bachelor's Degree at Oklahoma State University. James was a Motion Picture Machine Operator and owned Memories Bed and Breakfast. James was a USA Navy Veteran serving in WWII as well as the Korean War. James married Sandra "Sandy" (Cook) Anderson on July 15, 1949 and shared many years together until her passing in 2005. James was a stage hand steward, painted signs, teacher, artist, fireman, projectionist, a Mason for 59 years, and member of the VFW.

SURVIVED BY

SON: Joel Anderson and wife Joy of Bedford, TX
DAUGHTERS: Susan Gasca and husband Joe of Austin, TX
Jamie Maley and husband Michael of McAlester, OK
Along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

PARENTS: Olen Edward and Leona (Roller) Anderson
WIFE: Sandra Carol Anderson
SON: Tim Anderson
GRANDDAUGHTER: Julie Anderson
SISTER: Mildred Anderson
BROTHER: Bill Anderson
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DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2023
PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, Oklahoma
INTERMENT: Coalgate Cemetery, Coalgate, Oklahoma

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