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Mr. Michael James Eldrige Anderson Sr., 85, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022, after a longtime battle with Alzheimer's. After 7 years of being cared for by family, he was called home while cared for at St Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. Born July 26, 1936 in Beckley, WV, he was the only child to the late James and Cassie Anderson. Mr. Anderson Sr. was a retired coal miner, a deacon, bus driver, and sang in the male choir at New Hope Baptist Church. He also was a great softball coach, one of the early football Presidents of the East Beckley football team and he played a signifcant role in the overall sports community for his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Rezatta (Primmy) Bly-Anderson; son, Shawn Anderson and grandsons, Jalen Tucker and Kaimyn Anderson. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Dorothy (Mike) Tabor of Reidsville, NC and Lisa Anderson-Bandy of Murfreesboro, TN; sons, Michael James Eldridge Anderson Jr. also of Murfreesboro, TN and Brandon (Shemica) Anderson of Greensboro, NC; sisters-in-law, Della (Don Hall) Leisure, Nettie Bly, Yvonne Winn and Joyce Bly; 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; a special cousin, Mary Reid and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at New Hope Baptist Church 304 Worley Rd. Beckley with Rev. Eugene Nabors officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one hour prior to the funeral service.

The family would to thank everyone that kept in touch and checked on him when he moved to TN. He enjoyed every conversation and it was a joy to see him smile.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.