Jess Anderson, Sr.

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Submitted by: Wanda Purcell

Jess Anderson, Sr., the son of the late William Newton and Minnie Lee Anderson, was born September 17, 1911 in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Jess's life ended from a tragic accident that occurred on the afternoon, of February 11, 1991.

He attended school in Arkansas until the 8th grade. In 1926, the Anderson family moved to the Cheyenne, Oklahoma area. This is where he made his home until 1956.

Jess was enlisted into the service on April 16, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He served with the lst Calvary Division in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged on October 14, 1945 at Camp Edward, Massachusetts. Jess was an active member of the lst Calvary Division all of his life.

After his discharge, he returned to Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Jess and Ruby had restaurants in Elmwood, Guymon and Boise City. They came to the Boise City area in 1968, where they have made their home ever since.

He was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, here in Boise City. He was quite actively involved. He was baptized during a revival in Cheyenne in 1932.

Jess enjoyed going to the senior citizens and being a part of it. He and Ruby spent many hours helping cook for the fund raisers at the center. Not only did they help with the fund raisers, but they really enjoyed the dances that were held there. Jess's main hobby in life was dancing and he did this all of his life.

He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother and touched the life of many people and brought love to each. He was a very kind and loving person and will be missed by all who knew him. His grandchidren were his pride and joy.

Jess was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert Lee; one brother, Freeman Anderson and four sisters, Bessie, Mable, Elizabeth and Cleo.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of Boise City; one son, Jess Anderson Jr. and wife Jonette of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Judith Anderson of Houston; two sisters, Billy Winburn of Elk City and Marie Anderson of Cheyenne; three grandchildren, Julie, Jay and Jennifer all of Wichita, Kansas and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, February 14, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Boise City, Oklahoma with Jim Parris and Edwin Modrick, officiating.

Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. at the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.

Family has requested memorial to either the Methodist Church or the Senior Citizens which may be left in care of the Cimarron Mortuary at Box 277, Boise City, Oklahoma 73933. Services by Cimarron Mortuary.