James Anderson

James W. “Wonderful” Anderson, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of thirty years, Velma Anderson of DeRidder, LA; sons, Clint Anderson of Lake Charles, LA, Allan Anderson of TX; stepdaughters, Valerie Waguespack and Brent of Gonzales, LA, Veronica Pierson and Lawrence of Ponchatoula, LA; brother, Amos Anderson and Lea of Brunswick, GA; sisters, Ellen Farrell of Jacksonville, FL, Elizabeth Padgett of Brunswick, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Garrett(William), Jeremiah Anderson(Candis), Jessie Anderson, Megan LeBouf, Benjamin LeBouf, Brook LeBouf, Logan Pierson(Kelsi), Lane Pierson; great grandchildren, Kayson, Kaydon, Austin, Jayden, Luke and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of thirty-five years, Jessie Louise Knight Anderson; parents, Bill and Margaret Anderson; sister, Lila Smith; faithful companions, Sallie and Molly.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a rosary being said at 6:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 15, 2024 also at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Brother Jerry Day will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Eddie Lawrence, Wesley Taylor, Austin Garrett, Jeremiah Anderson, Kayson Anderson, Kaydon Anderson. Burial will follow at Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in James’ name to Catholic Daughters of St. Joseph Catholic Church, DeRidder, LA .