John V. Anderson Jr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to John V. Anderson Jr. (Bolivar, Tennessee), departing on November 2, 2025 at the age of 90. John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John V. Anderson Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Vernice Anderson, Sr. and Frances Sharp Anderson; his siblings, Frank Anderson of Bolivar, TN and Daisy Anderson (Bolivar) of Gatlinburg, TN.; and his wife Susan Cole Anderson.

He is survived by: his brother Joe Anderson of Bolivar; his children, Ellen Anderson of Jasper, TN., Sarah Kilgore (Ben) of Franklin, TN., Laura Pewitt (Brent) of Shelbyville, TN. and Mark Anderson (Becky) of Jackson, TN.; his grandchildren, Joy Davis Mullis (Eric) of Charlotte, NC., Rebecca Greer (Steve) of Chattanooga, TN., Julianna Rochelle (Clay) of Spring Hill, TN., Cole Kilgore (Jennifer) of Thompson's Station, TN., Mathias Anderson (Alison) of Smithville, TN., Myles Anderson (Samantha) of Columbia, TN., Grace Foster (Hayden) of Murfreesboro, TN., Sam Anderson of Jackson, TN. and Susan Hunt (Aden) of Wheaton, Ill.; and his great grandchildren, Margaret, Anna Greer, Ethan Mullis, James, Ella Kilgore, Severin, Elsie, Emmie Kate Anderson, Tucker, Collin Anderson, Zac and Lila Rochelle.

Visitation was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:15 PM at the Shackelford Funeral Directors - Bolivar (109 Mecklinburg Dr, Bolivar, TN 38008).

Memorials in John's memory can be made to Vernon Cemetery Charitable Trust C/O Community Bank 1007 US-45 Henderson, TN 38340. 731-989-0204 or a charity of your choice.