Obituary of James H "Jimmy" Anderson Jr ~ 2004

Source: Wilmington Morning Star Mar 23 2004





James H. "Jimmy" Anderson, Jr., age 77, of Watha died Sunday, March 21, 
2004, at his daughter's residence.
He was born April 4, 1926, in Pender County and was the son of the late 
James H. Anderson, Sr. and Mae White Anderson. He was predeceased by his 
wife, Pauline Padgett Anderson; son, Jack Padgett; sister, Ann A. Lakins; 
and brother, Marvin T. Anderson.
Mr. Anderson and his wife Pauline, owned and operated Anderson?s Grocery 
and Grill for over twenty-five years. He was a member of Poston Baptist 
Church. Serving his country honorably, he was a veteran of WW II.
Surviving are his daughter, Nancy McMillan and her husband Samuel, of 
Watha; son, Wayne Padgett and his wife Carlene, of Rocky Point; 
daughter-in-law, Sylvia Padgett of Burgaw; sisters, Doris A. Cottle of 
Watha and Susie A. Adkins and her husband Jim of Burlington; six 
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces 
including a special niece, Joan Rooks; and a special friend, Lou 
Majstorich.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday at Poston Baptist Church with the 
Rev. Todd Horton and the Rev. Baris Lanier officiating.
Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends 7:00 to 8:30 PM Monday at Quinn-McGowen 
Funeral Home, Wallace.
The family suggest that memorial gifts be given to Poston Baptist Church, 
4121 NC Hwy. 11 South, Wallace NC 28466 or to Duplin Home Care and Hospice,
PO 887, Kenansville NC 28349.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Wallace.



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