J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Anderson, Richard Linton, Jr.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Richard Linton Anderson, Jr., 81 of Spring Grove, Virginia passed away on April 14, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell following an extended illness. He was a retired Lieutenant from the Hopewell Bureau of Police. Mr. Anderson was a WWII Navy Veteran and a survivor of two North Atlantic convoy runs to Murmansk, Russia. He was born on March 9, 1927 in Logan County, West Virginia to the late Richard Linton Anderson, Sr. and Thelma Hall Anderson. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by a son, Randy Anderson. He was one of eight children. Mr. Anderson is survived by his loving wife, of 60 years, Pauline Ellison Anderson, a son Sheriff Greg Anderson and his wife Ellen Hunter of Hopewell, a daughter, Debbie Anderson of Spring Grove, his grandchildren, Katie and Will Anderson and their mother, Pam Anderson, two brothers, Bobby Ray Anderson and his wife Bunny of Melbourne, FL and Bill Anderson and his wife, Anne, of Moyock, NC. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gary Ross officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA, 23060 or Crater Community Hospice, 840 W. Roslyn Road, Suite E, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Deb,

You and your family are in my prayers. My thoughts go out to you, it's like I knew your father through you. God Bless You & Your Family

Marion Hammond
VDSS Co-worker, Friend

Posted by: Marion Hammond at April 23, 2008 08:28 AM

Pauline, Greg and family,
Ken and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and many prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to all

Posted by: Ken & Connie Emerson at April 20, 2008 03:13 PM

It is with heavy heart that we bury My big brother Hawk today.Hawk could hav searched the world over and would not have found a better wife than Pauline. He found her at Highcoal, Boone county of all places.She stuck with him and gave him the best of loving care those past years.God bless her. She took her vows seriously. Love Anne And Bill

Posted by: Bill and Anne Anderson at April 18, 2008 06:24 PM

I served with the Hopewell Bureau of Police in the mid 1980's and Liuetenant Anderson was a true inspiration to me when I was a young patrolman. As I moved through different assignments, his friendship and steady guidance was an enormously positive influence that continues to benefit me to this day. I often recall his sage advice and his calm delivery - there are so many "Andy" stories that he truly qualifies as a legend among those of us who served with him. Thanks Lieutenant - we will never forget you. To Greg and the rest of the family, my heartfelt condolences for the loss of a great man who was really one of a kind. You will always have my friendship and gratitude for allowing me to be a small part of your "extended family".

Warmest Regards,

Tim Gladis

Posted by: Tim Gladis at April 18, 2008 10:22 AM

My sincerest condolences to the Anderson family. I have many fond memories of the Lt. and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.

Posted by: Betsy Noel at April 18, 2008 09:46 AM

Sheriff Anderson and Family,
You are in Our Thoughts and Prayers,May God Bless You and Keep You Safe During this time of need and always.
James Smith (PGPD Aux)

Posted by: James Smith at April 17, 2008 07:57 PM

I've got so many good memories of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Greg, and Debbie, as they were next door neighbors for many years of my grandparents, Frank and Mabel Parr. I extend the heartfelt condolences of the Parr family to the Anderson family in their hour of need. May God be with you.

Posted by: Donnie Parr at April 17, 2008 10:59 AM

Pauline and Family,
Bill and I are so sorry for your loss, and will be keeping you in thought and prayer during this most difficult time in your life. We love you.

Bill (Moon) and Joanne Mullins

Posted by: Bill & Joanne Mullins at April 16, 2008 07:26 PM

Our prayers go out to Greg and the entire family. Lt Anderson was a good man and I had the honor of working for him at HPD. He was not only our Lt, but a good friend to all of us. God bless ya Andy.

Dave Shumate
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Posted by: Dave & Kelly Shumate at April 16, 2008 01:59 PM