Thurman H. “John” Anderson, 91, of Joplin passed away at his home at 11:55 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2014. John was born August 2, 1923 in Jane, Missouri. He was the son of Millard J. Anderson and Eva L. “Kimbro” Anderson. John was a longtime Joplin resident. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. John was employed in the grocery business for 42 years in the Joplin area, and continued to work another 20 years after retirement. He was a member of Community Chapel in Joplin. John was united in marriage to Juanita Smith Washington on January 18, 1966 in Goodman, Missouri. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2008.
Survivors include two daughters, Helen Diane Ranz of Joplin and Judith Anne Anderson of Joplin, two step-sons; William L. Smith of Joplin and Ross L. Smith of Kansas City, MO, 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. John was preceded in death by one daughter, Saundra Kaye Boehne on December 3, 1965, one brother, Thomas “T.J.” Anderson and three sisters; Mae Boston, Clella Maxwell and Ruby McGaugh.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Ulmer Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans in care of the Ulmer Funeral Home. On line condolences may be sent to www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ulmer Funeral Home.
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