Melvin Anderson Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 26, 2025 in Gretna, Louisiana

Melvin Anderson Sr.

January 2, 1942 - May 26, 2025 (83 years old)

Gretna, Louisiana

Melvin Anderson Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 26, 2025 in Gretna, Louisiana

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Robinson Family Funeral Home

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Melvin Anderson Sr.

January 2, 1942 - May 26, 2025 (83 years old)

Gretna, Louisiana

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Melvin Anderson Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melvin Anderson Sr. (Gretna, Louisiana), who passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Anderson Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hazel Lovey Payne-Anderson and Israel "JimE" Anderson; his siblings, Charlie Anderson Sr. and Anna M. Anderson; and his nephew Derrick Anderson.

He is survived by: his wife Rita Z. Anderson; his children, Phyllis J. Agee, Cheryl Anderson, Tracy Anderson, Monica Spears-Lombard (Martin), Melvin Anderson Jr. and Kenneth Spears (Tammy); his siblings, Irvin Anderson Sr. (Shirley) and Marilyn Anderson; his godsons, John Bickham Jr. and Louis Sean Spears; his grandchildren, Louis, Ronica, Joshua, Jasmine, Olivia, Nigel, Nyla, Leana and Ahmad; his in-laws, Barbara Hills, Yolanda Montgomery, Alecia Williams (David), George Montgomery (Eleanor) and Peter Thompson (Lillian); and his caregiver Melvin.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Robinson Family Funeral Home



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June 11

Visitation

Thompson Temple
1515 Whitney Ave., Gretna, LA 70053

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June 11

Celebration of life

Thompson Temple
1515 Whitney Ave., Gretna, LA 70053

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June 11

Entombment

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
34888 Grantham College Dr, Slidell, LA 70460

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