Robert Henri "Andy" Anderson Sr.

Anderson Sr., Robert Henri "Andy"

of Horton, peacefully passed away with his four children present on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Survived by his children, Robert (Theresa) Anderson Jr., Paul Anderson, Julie (Mike) Macchia, and Jill (Philip) Van Dyke; grandchildren, Lauren (Jake), Melissa (Tyler), Jennifer (Brad), Adam (Alyssa), Julia, Lex, Maris, Natalie, and Baily; great grandchildren, Parker, Marynlee, Blake, Bryce, Caden, and Kelsie. Preceded in death by the mother of his children, Jeannette.

Andy was an A-1 Skyraider Plane Captain US Navy Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was a draftsman for Commonwealth and a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Jackson Police Department and was an independent agent for State Farm Insurance Company for 40 years. Andy enjoyed hunting, fishing, race walking, biking, and golfing getting his first hole-in-one at the age of 80. He loved his cottage on the lake, but most importantly spending time with his children and grandchildren.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at the Jackson Free Methodist Church on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jason Engle officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Friday.

Instead of sending flowers, contributions to the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice for the excellent care they provided to our father would be appreciated.

Desnoyer Funeral Home
Family owned for 129 years