Jimmy Anderson
James E. “Jimmy” Anderson, age 75, of Morgantown, Ky. passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Tompkinsville, KY on July 25, 1947 to the late Clarence and Ora B. Collins Anderson. He was a member of the VFW Post 5837. Jimmy was a United States Marine where he served as a rifle range instructor at Camp Pendleton, he also served with the military police and was and was a rifle range instructor when appointed to serve in First Infantry in Vietnam. Jimmy was a lifetime carpenter and jack of all trades. He loved his kids and grandkids dearly as well as his dogs and cats. He loved to ride horses and motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mary Ruth Anderson Byrd, Alice Lou Anderson Byrd; sons Jimmy Dewayne Anderson and infant son James Edward Anderson, Jr.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 20 years, Janice K Anderson of Morgantown; daughters Heather Givens (C.J.) of Morgantown and Lindsey Barks (Jonathan) of Morgantown; six grandchildren Katelyn Givens, Kaylee Givens, Mae Givens, Destin Wester, Wyatt Martin and Lawson Barks all of Morgantown and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at the Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow, KY on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 at 3pm with Bro. Raleigh Blancett officiating. Burial will be held in the Hiseville Cemetery where Military Honors will be presented by the AmVets Post #117. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 4pm until 8pm at Smith Funeral Home in Morgantown. Visitation will be held at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow from 12pm until 3pm on Sunday.
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Sorry to hear about cousin Jimmy’s death. The family is in our prayers.