James R. Anderson, Sr.
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James R. Anderson, Sr., 78, of Nottingham, PA died on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. He was the beloved husband of Donna F. McCarter Anderson with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Glenrose, East Fallowfield Township, he was the son of the late E. Harold Anderson and Minnie Mae Smith Anderson.
Jim was an area resident all his life. He was employed by the former Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville. Later in life, he worked part time as a house painter. He will be remembered by many for coaching local baseball for over 50 years. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Kirkwood, PA.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two sons; James R. Anderson, Jr. of Nottingham and Ryan M. Anderson and wife Jody of Coatesville, stepson James Randy Myers of Nottingham, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and four siblings; Betty Fred of Coatesville, Peg Waters of Coatesville, Bob Anderson and Doug Anderson of Coatesville. He was preceded in death by one daughter Debra L. Anderson.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:00am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA. with visitation from 10:00am to 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the "Billy Graham Evangelistic Association" 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or the Chester County SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 (www.ccspca.org/donate).
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Our hearts go out to your
Our hearts go out to your family, along with our thoughts and prayers. May your precious memories of many happy moments together help to ease the pain in your hearts. May you find comfort in the loving support given by God, “who encourages us upon all our distress.” 2 Cor 1:3,4
I am so sorry to hear about
I am so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Joan Barrage Mattia
Honored to Have Jim as a Brother and Friend
It's been an honor to have Jim as a brother and friend. In the years I've known him, he became someone I thoroughly enjoyed being with. We talked about the Lord, about family and friends, and sports. What always was shared at the core of our conversation was that he loved Jesus, who made such a great difference in his life. As we talked, what I especially appreciated about Jim was his being genuine, authentic, and sincere. Whatever we were talking about, it seemed clear where Jim stood. Sometimes we disagreed. But when we did, we'd have coffee or lunch together, usually at Miss Oxford's Diner, and talk. We'd not only discuss our difference, we'd express our respect and love for one another as brothers in Christ. He would tell me that he was glad to have me as a friend, and I'd let him know I felt the same. I will always treasure those memories, and the special friend I call "Coach." He may have "slipped out" during the seventh inning stretch, but we'll meet up after the game, and catch up during eternity, together worshipping our Lord.
Paryer's to Donna and family
Paryer's to Donna and family your all in our hearts
Love Ruth and Don Lock
Sorrow
I am so sorry for the passing of Jim. He was always like a dad to me. The many years of coaching me in baseball to the life lessons he taught me. I can never repay the feeling of Jim and Donna allowing me to be the adopted son of the family and all the vacations and mountain trips and family functions that I was so graciously allowed to go on with the family. I will forever have a heavy heart with the passing of Jim.
Forever loved
JIM I will miss talking to
JIM I will miss talking to you on the phone you always accepted me as your sister you will always be in my heart rest in peace my brother.
Fond memories
I am saddened by Jim's passing and my heart goes out to Donna, Ryan, Jimmy and the rest of the family. The Anderson's gave me some of my favorite childhood memories. Baseball, of course, was always at the top of the list but there was always swimming in the pool playing tag in the back alley, the list goes on and Jim was always larger than life to me and treated us Rash's like his own family. Even if it meant we needed a swift kick in the butt. I will be forever grateful for that. RIP Jim. You will be missed.
prayers
I am so sorry to hear about your loss Donna, Jim and the family. Please know that you are in my prayers
James Anderson
I send my condolences to his family. Jim was my funniest & most favorite customer. He always had a smile when coming to see me, telling me some funny jokes. RIP MY DEAR FRIEND! I will definitely miss you dearly.
Jim Anderson
Jim was more than a brother to me, he was like a dad. He taught me how to play baseball, softball, how to hunt and fish. I'll always remeber the vacations to the beach, the mountains, the cruises, the picinics and playing ball. Most of all i'll miss picking up the phone and talking to him about the Phillies and Eagles. Rest in Peace my brother, I'll never forget you and I will think of you every day! You will always be in my heart! Doug
So very sorry for your loss
Dear Donna, Jimmy, Ryan and the rest of the family. Jim was such a sweet man. I always appreciated your friendship to my mom and dad. My dad thought the world of him and still goes to call him. He misses his "brother in Christ" everyday. I am so thankful for Jim's testimony and his love for Jesus. There is no doubt in my mind that he is walking the streets of Gold waiting for Henry to come talk baseball and Nascar with him. We love you guys and are praying for God to wrap his loving arms around you during your time of loss. May God comfort and bless you now and in the future. Love Always, Franny
Donna, Jimmy and Ryan, i am
Donna, Jimmy and Ryan, i am so saddened by this news and sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful, funny man and i have many memories that make me smile. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Donna Byerly Wilson.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great man and we had so many fun times fishing and Bowling. He will be missed.
Kevin Anderson
jim Anderson
My thoughts and prayers are with you Donna and family. I am remembering a lot of good times Jim and I had together. And of course, times we just needed to talk to each other. So sorry.
Miss you cuz..