"Prayers and thoughts with the Anderson family. Met Jimmy in 1965 as a rookie Camden Police Officer. Jim always respected officers that passed as I always caught up with him at the services. Good guy that kept everyone laughing, even during tense situations on the streets. Rest in peace Jim! Billy B"
In loving memory of
James Anderson
December 31, 1936 - March 26, 2021
James Anderson passed peacefully on March 26, 2021. Of Erial formerly of Camden, Fairview Section. Age 84. Devoted husband of Nancy. Beloved father of Nancy Kelly Gentile (Bob) and Patti Smerechenski (Robert). Cherished Pop Pop of Stephanie, Jamie, Alexis, and Andrew. He was a brother of 9. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. James was a Sargent for Camden City Police Department and proudly served in the U.S. Marines. James was an active member of F.O.P. Superior Officers Lodge #144. He was a horseback rider, loved hunting, avid gardener, who was famous for his tomatoes, and a collector of chickens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 444 E Street, NW | Washington, DC 20001, https://nleomf.org/.
There will be a visitation Friday April 2nd from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Tributes
"JIM,YOU WERE THE BEST SERGEANT I EVER WORKED UNDER,FAIR,STRAIGHT FORWARD, LEARNED FROM YOU, WE LAUGHTED WHEN I ASKED YOU DO BROWN CHICKENS LAY BROWN EGGS,THANKS GOD BLESS-CHIEF BILLY HILL- RETIRED"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you, he was a great guy Jean Priest Elgin Diner"
"My deepest condolences to the family. I?ve known Jim and Nancy for many years and he was so kind and loved his garden and the chickens. I?m so very sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers and love to Nancy and her family"
"My heart breaks for all of you. Uncle Jimmy was my favorite Uncle and a great man. I would love to hear his police stories and he loved telling them. He even remembered names. Riding his horse Daisy is another fond memory. I know he will be missed by a lot of friends and family. God's strength to you Aunt Nancy, Nancy and Patti. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Patty Brown"
"I loved how my Uncle Jim would reach out to me through Facebook. I loved seeing and reading his posts, whether being about his chickens, the deer that visited or giving away eggs. I most enjoyed seeing pictures he posted of my cousins Patti and Nancy. Seeing them and their beautiful families and how proud he was of the was awesome. I loved visiting your family as a child. Many happy memories. Rest In Peace Uncle Jim. Much love, prayers and hugs. "
"To Jim?s family,so sorry to hear he has joined his friend and coworker Tom Jones but I know they will be having fun and telling work stories .god bless Jim and his family.Joanne jones"
"May the Lord lift you up and give you peace and harmony and your family peace and strength in the Lord Jesus...Amen...My Brother in Blue..!"
"Little Jimmy, my true friend, my first partner and mentor, until we meet AGAIN in St. Mike's Brigade, you will always be in my heart and often on my mind"
"Jimmy was a loyal friend and member of Camden PD and FOP lodge 144 he will be sorely missed by all who were blessed enough to know him"
"What a wonderful man Jim was?? All his life he was a friend and helper to anyone he knew. Any one who needed anything could count on him. My family always had fresh veggies and eggs through the years! He?s known my family for over 55yrs. Always a very good and caring man. He loved Camden and loved being a Camden Cop. He always spoke very highly about his family. Proud as a peacock for his children and grandchildren. A person you were proud to call friend. I never thought I?d have to say goodbye to him. I?ll miss him dearly "
"I've known Jim most of my life.? Met him Back when he was an officer in Fairview . Worked with him many years driving the bus for Senior Services. The clients just loved jim.What a loving husband and loveing father & grandfather. One of the kindest man in every way. He would give you the shirt off his back. I so enjoyed sitting down having chats with Jim. I'm glad I had a chat with him in the last few weeks.?..One stand up guy. My heart is broken. My sincere condolences go out to is beautiful loving wife Nancy. And his children and grandchildren who he loved so dearly. R.I.P JIM "
"I have known Jim for many years having served in the camden fire dept for 27 years, and after retirement, he was a good man and he will be missed!!!"