Wednesday, September 29, 2021 11:05 am

James Ellis Anderson, Jr. 97, passed away September 15, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Anderson, Sr. and Bessie Allen Anderson, wives, Betty Allen Anderson and Julie Hensley Anderson, stepsons, Kenneth and William Garrett.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his stepdaughter Inger Garrett Danner, 2 granddaughters, 4 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

James graduated from Wake Forest University with a double major (math and chemistry), and NC State with a Chemical Engineering degree, as Registered Professional Engineer.

He was an Eagle Scout, Scout Master, and earned the Silver Beaver Award.

Donations may be made to Rutherford Housing Partnership, PO Box 1525, Rutherfordton, 28139.

Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.