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John Anderson Obituary
January 8, 1944 - January 27, 2025
Morganton, North Carolina - John Anderson, 81 of Morganton, NC formerly of Columbia and Lexington, SC passed away, Monday, January 27, 2025. Born on January 8, 1944, he was the son of the late Rev. William Anderson and Betty Anderson Black. John was a member of Shandon Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. He loved being on the lake on his boat. John enjoyed playing tennis and going to watch SEC ballgames, especially his USC Gamecocks where he graduated from.
John is survived by his cousin, Lynn Stall (Edward); sister-in-law, Margaret Carswell; nephews, Eric and Dennis Carswell; niece, Amy Causby; and a host of extended family.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Estelle Anderson, to whom he was married for 54 years; stepfather, Walter A. Black; sister, Nancy Anderson.
There will be a private service at a later date for the Anderson family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Thornwell Home for Children, PO Box 60, Clinton, SC 29325-9972 or Shandon Presbyterial Church, 607 Woodrow St., Columbia, SC 29205.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sossomanfh.com.
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Kathryn Wingate
February 9, 2025
I'm sorry to hear of John's passing, but he will be happily with Mary again...I was in choir with them at McGregor Pres. for 30 or more years...Have missed them for years, am so sorry for family who loved and will miss them, too. Blessings to all.
Kathy Wingate
Charlotte Swearingen
February 2, 2025
I knew John and Mary for many years but I enjoyed their friendship when both of our Mothers were in Health Care at Columbia Presbyterian Home. We would sitting around in the afternoons with our mothers and talk and entertain them with conversation. Such a nice family and I enjoyed our time together.
Charlotte Swearingen, Columbia, SC
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