Michael Lee Anderson, Sr.

On Tuesday, January 19, Michael Lee Anderson, Sr., passed away at the age of 77. The youngest son of Paul W. Anderson, Sr., and Freddie June (Shirley) Anderson, Mickey was born May 19, 1943 in Monroe, Michigan. He spent his early years in Ozark, AR, and then Oklahoma City, where he attended Edgemere Elementary and Old Classen before graduating from Bishop McGuinness High School. He served his country as a Sgt. E-5 in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War from 1963-67. Mickey was a fan of classical guitar, a certified SCUBA diver, a helpful neighbor, a handyman, a self-taught computer repair man, an expert mower of lawns, and a dedicated member of St. Eugene parish.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol (Pierce) Anderson; his son Michael (Lynette) and granddaughter Amber; stepdaughter Jennifer Robinson (Nick Bartkoski); stepson Christopher Robinson (Aimee); four step-grandchildren, and his cat, Shelley. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul, and his mother, June; brothers Tommy Anderson and Paul W. Anderson, Jr.; and sister-in-law Theresa Anderson.The family will have a private burial, with a funeral Mass at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.