Gerald Douglas Anderson's Obituary
Funeral services for Gerald Douglas Anderson, of Anacoco, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 23, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Anacoco, with Bro. Robert Gentry, Bro. Jason Nolde, and Bro. Chad King officiating. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the church.
Gerald Douglas Anderson, born on March 25, 1942, in Hornbeck, Louisiana, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones in the home he built for his family.
Mr. Anderson was an esteemed alumnus of Northwestern State University. He dedicated 30 years to civil service with the federal government, earning numerous awards and commendations for his outstanding performance and professionalism.
A devoted member of Anacoco First Baptist Church, Gerald served on various committees, as a deacon, and as a Sunday school teacher—a role that held a special place in his heart. He also coached alongside Phil Lewis as part of the Incrediball team.
Gerald’s love for music began in his childhood and continued throughout his life. He was a member of several musical groups, including The Martin Family, The Living Water Singers, By Faith, and The Happy Day Singers. He cherished the opportunity to perform onstage with George Jones at Rebel Park in Marthaville, LA, and was an avid fan of Johnny Cash, consuming every recording and documentary ever made about the Man in Black.
Gerald enjoyed traveling with his family, visiting Graceland, The Grand Canyon, Johnny Cash’s childhood home, Disney World, Ground Zero in New York City, The Atlantic Ocean, Chicago, and many professional baseball stadiums with his son.
Gerald’s fondest memories included playing with his cousins as a child, stating that he felt it was his duty to ensure Lloyd Burlison grew up to be a responsible man. He loved teaching his children and grandchildren to swim, waking his children up for school while playing “Blueberry Hill” on the piano, insisting his children learn how to drive a standard, coaching his two out of three children to play baseball and softball, and building gymnastic equipment for the one that hated baseball and softball. He also enjoyed his 15 minutes of fame, appearing on an episode of the reality television series: My Big Redneck Family.
He will always be remembered by his family and friends as a man of intelligence, love, faith, and kindness.
Gerald is survived by his two daughters, Autumn “Chey” Anderson of Anacoco, LA, and Tiffany Jacobs of DeRidder, LA; the mother of his children, Jeanette Martin of Anacoco, LA; his sister, Marla Diven; and his beloved grandchildren: Dallas Jacobs, Hunter Jacobs, Sicily Jacobs, Ashleigh Dowden, Brett Dowden, Alyssa and Noah Cooley, Alexis and Justin Johnston, and Brenden Anderson; great grandchildren, Bodhi Cooley and Baby Girl Johnston due in March-2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Geneva Anderson; his sister, Diane Rascoe; and his son, Chad Anderson.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Heart of Hospice, specifically Gauge Stringer for taking care of daddy.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Anderson Family at www.labbymemorialfh.com
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