James Larry Anderson

November 6, 1942 - February 12, 2021

James Larry Anderson November 6, 1942 – February 12, 2021 James Anderson, a retired security guard, was born on November 6, 1942 and died February 12, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert W. Anderson and Myra L. Anderson, his brother, Tommy Anderson, and grandson, Wesley Stafford. Larry, as he was always called, graduated from White Station High School in 1962, where he was a member of the Sportsman Club and Glee Club. He then spent four years proudly serving his country in the Air Force followed by two years serving in the Air Force Reserves. Larry was an experienced security guard that worked for many years at the Mark H. Luttrell Correctional Center. He supported his family by working two jobs for as long as his children could remember. He taught his children the value of hard work and having a good work ethic. Larry had a love of movies, police shows, and sports, and would never be without one of his many knives. Larry is survived by his ex-wife, Linda Anderson, and their children, Jeff Anderson (Amy) of Memphis, TN, Cheryl Pardue (Phillip) of Arlington, TN, and Melissa Brewer (Scotty) of Horn Lake, MS; grandchildren, Ashley Cavender, Ciera Stafford, Haley Pardue, Christian Pardue, and Peyton Anderson; brother, Eddie Anderson; sister, Betty Ward; sister-in-law, Shawn Anderson; and many nieces and nephews. Larry will be cremated, and the family will host a celebration of life and scatter his ashes according to his wishes later this year.