Donald Ray Anderson, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 27, 2019, in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Warren, of First United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on October 2, 1954, he was the son of Morris Shepherd Anderson and Ruby Jones Anderson. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy Reserves and was part of the Navy Seabees. He loved politics and was a very active member in his community. He served on the Orange City Council as well as the Little Cypress-Mauriceville School Board where he served for many years and was able to personally hand his children their diplomas. Donald was a man of many titles including Sheriff’s Detective, Polygraph Examiner, Probation Officer, Parole Officer, Loss Control Coordinator of Orange County, and Professor of Criminal Justice at Lamar State College in Orange. He even owned his own security business for a while and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed traveling, scuba diving, and studying history-mainly war history. Donald’s family was his pride and joy and he loved them dearly. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Ruby Anderson.
Those left to cherish Donald’s memory include his loving wife of 38 years, Janet Hilliard Anderson; sons, Kyle Windham Anderson and wife Kristine Wolfe Anderson, Ryan Maxfield Anderson, and Hayden Hilliard Anderson, all of Orange; grandson, Knox Waylon Anderson; cousins, Lisa Blanco and Pattie Evans Hans; as well as many other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kyle Windham, Ryan Anderson, Hayden Anderson, Christopher Reeves, Kazzie Portie, and Grant Montagne.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association at P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.
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Mary Lou
July 13, 2023
Stumbled upon your page and great memories come to mind. You will always be remembered sweet friend.
Charlie H.
May 30, 2019
Charlie H. purchased the Sentiments of Serenity Spray for the family of Donald Ray Anderson.
Anonymous
May 30, 2019
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Donald Ray Anderson.
Patti Evans Hans
May 29, 2019
My dear, sweet, cousin Don. I will always remember us as the "Fab 5" grandkids" who spent many special times together in the little East Texas town of Buna, TX. I especially cherish the closeness of our families throughout those years. Those memories were everything to those of us who were going through difficult family times. It inspired and encouraged us to continue to stay close, and to love each other through the rough patches. I hope you know just how much you touched our lives, our hearts, and that you were always regarded as the smart, witty, cousin. Thank you Don for sharing your family, your friends, your faith, and for giving us so many wonderful memories that each of us were able to take with us through our adult life. I know there's a party in heaven this week hosted by the Jones and Anderson families. You know how I hate to miss a party! But for now, give them all a hug for us. Tell them we love them, we miss them, and we look forward to the day we all meet again. Until then, fly high my sweet angel cousin.
Becky Galey
May 29, 2019
Rest in peace sweet cousin. Janet, prayers for you and your family.
Patti Evans Hans
May 29, 2019
1 file added to the album Memories Album