Obituary of Edwin Robert Anderson

Edwin Robert “Bob” Anderson, 72, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Helen Anderson. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Nelda Anderson; sons, Matt Anderson and wife, Tori; Joe Anderson and wife Leslee; James Anderson; daughter, Susan Vaughan and husband Johnny; brothers, Howard Anderson and wife, Debbie, David Anderson; grandchildren, Stephanie Fryman, Nicole Anderson, C.J. Anderson, Reagan Anderson, Daniel Cullen, Elizabeth Mangum and husband, Jonathan, Curtis Vaughan, Jay Vaughan, Gracie Anderson, Heaton Anderson; great grandchildren, Brianna Pearson, Addy Pearson, Haylee Mangum; and a host of other family and friends. Bob was a devoted and proud veteran that served his country in the United States Navy. He attributed much of his success and direction in life to the years he spent as a machinist working on naval ships. Bob met the love of his life, Nelda while in the Navy and was smitten from the first moment he saw her. He often confessed that she was responsible for saving him both spiritually and emotionally and making him a better person. Family was extremely important to Bob and they were in forefront of every decision he made. He was an excellent provider for his family and always felt the need to better himself and his situations through education. Bob loved the Lord and made sure to instill in his children and grandchildren a truly servant’s heart when it came to helping others in need. It was his leadership and guidance through example that allowed him to serve his church, his family and community. Every year, Bob found great joy in putting on the Santa suit and entertaining children of all ages. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A visitation for Bob will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 5:30 until 8:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581. The funeral service will take place Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:00 am at New Hope Church, 3640 County Road 58, Manvel, TX 77578 with Pastor Howard Agnew officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.