Ellis Steve Anderson

Franklin, NC - Ellis Steve Anderson, age 64, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 in a local hospital. Born in Macon County, the son of the late Turner Cleveland and Annie Lou Waldroop Anderson, he was a carpenter and block mason. He was a member of Junaluska Masonic Lodge #145 and a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Cartoogechaye Church of God where he served as a Trustee.

He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Sandra Clark Anderson; two sons, Charles Daniel Anderson and Ellis Steve Anderson, Jr and wife Sharon all of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Jane Anderson, Janet Anderson and Pat Davis and husband Gary all of Franklin, NC and three brothers, Paul Anderson and wife Marie, Jerry Anderson and wife Karon, and David Anderson and wife Gail all of Franklin, NC. Two grandchildren, Clinton Steve Anderson and Kaitlyn Renee Anderson, and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held, Monday September 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Norris, Rev. Robert Dryman, Rev. Phillip Cochran and Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion cemetery. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will perform complete military graveside rites.

Pallbearers will be Jason Brown, Jeff Wallace, Michael "Bear" Carpenter, Clifford Waldroop, Jason Carpenter, Eddie Knight, Charlie Dowdle and Clyde Downs, Jr. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cartoogechaye Church of God, PO Box 438, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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