Robert T. Anderson, Sr.

Robert T. Anderson Sr., 78, of East Waterford, Lack Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his residence in Gap, PA.  He was the husband of Bonnie L. Smiley Anderson for over 47 years.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Elmer Harold and Minnie Mae Smith Anderson.

Robert was a 1961 graduate of Scott High School in Coatesville. He was employed by PECO for over 35 years, and has been retired for 27 years. During those years, he was a member of the Clippers Mixed Bowling League and the Labiak's Dart League. He was also a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church in Gum Tree. In October 2021, he celebrated 39 years of Sobriety.  During the past 20 years, he kept himself busy by driving members of the Amish community. 

He loved spending time at his mountain house, where he would hunt and walk the mountain watching and feeding the deer and wildlife. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved son Bo, in 2020. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, a daughter, Susan Smith and husband Bob of Coatesville, daughter in law Kim Anderson of Paradise, Step Son James Smiley of East Waterford, 5 Grandchildren Vincent Anderson and wife Lisa of Windermere Florida, Dylan Smith and wife Frida of West Chester, Matthew Smith of Coatesville, Robert T Anderson III and wife Miranda of Gap and Nicole Nuse of Gap, and 5 Great-Grandchildren Julian, Grayce, Lane, Aliya and Ayden. He is also survived by his siblings Margaret Watters, Betty Fredd, and Douglas Anderson all of Coatesville.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com