He was a USAir Force Lieutenant Colonel for 20 years and a rehabilitation counselor in the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Camden.

Col. Anderson was predeceased by his wife, Beverly. He is survived by his daughters, Jana and Sherri; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at St. Luke’s Episocopal Church in Montclair on Tuesday, October 3, with a celebration of life service afterwards. Internment with a military honor guard was held at Locustwood Memorial Park.

Donations in Col. Anderson’s name can be made to St. Bartholomew’s Church in Cherry Hill, and Toni’s Kitchen at St. Luke’s Episocopal Church in Montclair.