In loving memory of

Roger Dale Anderson
June 20, 1943 - April 29, 2018

Funeral services for Bro. Roger Dale Anderson, age 74, of Livingston will be conducted 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Kerry Duke will officiate. Burial will be in the Netherland Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Monday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at Speck Funeral Home.

Roger passed from this life on Sunday morning, April 29, 2018 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born in Putnam County on June 20, 1943 to the late Comer Edward & Dorcas Alene Kirby Anderson. Roger was a 1961 graduate of Livingston Academy and held an Associates Degree in Business. Roger, like his father was minister for many years in the Churchs of Christ. His very first church was at Swallows Chapel Church of Christ then to Flatt Creek Church of Christ, Neelys Crossroads, Albany Church of Christ, Netherland Church of Christ and back to Neelys Crossroad Church of Christ. He also was a broker, realtor and sold cars for many years. Roger also enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family and teaching the good news of Christ.

He leaves his daughter, Kim Hampton & husband Gregg of Kingsport, TN; sons, Eddie "Ed" Anderson, Chris Anderson both of Livingston, TN & Shannon Anderson & wife Andrea of Kingston, TN; grandchildren, Amber Hall & husband Travis, Kendra Edgell & husband Todd, Alyssa Anderson Sebastian & husband Ed, Abby Anderson, Annabelle Anderson & Brandon Anderson; great grandchild, Sadie Edgell; brother, Gary Edward Anderson & wife Gloria of Henderson, TN; and former wife Brenda Winningham of Rickman, TN.

In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Joyce Anderson & brother, John Mark Anderson.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have Kept the faith.

Tributes

Gary and Becky Phipps wrote on May 6, 2018:

"He was good to my momma. Will never forget tends and Roger for that. Thanks Becky & Gary Phipps"

john officer wrote on May 1, 2018:

"An old friend and classmate. John Officer"

Bob and Sallie Burns wrote on May 1, 2018:

"Roger leaves us with so many wonderful memories we have shared over the last 20 years . You may have left us for a while but you will always be in our memories. Bob and Sallie Burns"

Cindy (Thomas) Albritton wrote on Apr 30, 2018:

"We are so sorry about Roger?s passing. We have fond memories of the Anderson family. Even after Edward and Dorcas left the Livingston Church of Christ , our families remained close friends. They were visitors in our home many times. My sympathy for all of you. Cindy (Thomas) Albritton, Evansville, IN"

Cindy (Thomas) Albritton wrote on Apr 30, 2018:

"We are so sorry about Roger?s passing. We have fond memories of the Anderson family. Even after Edward and Dorcas left the Livingston Church of Christ , our families remained close friends. They were visitors in our home many times. My sympathy for all of you. Cindy (Thomas) Albritton, Evansville, IN"

Sada gore wrote on Apr 29, 2018:

"Prayers for your family. Brent and I loved Roger. I was the only car salesman that I would buy a car from. I think I bought four or five from him in our friendship. He was a wonderful preacher and Christian. Glad to call him a good friend. "

Mike wrote on Apr 29, 2018:

"Always my friend. I?ll always remember us mowing the cemetery grass together. Love you my friend. Mike Matheny "