of Cord, AR
January 3, 1956 - October 3, 2017
David Lee Anderson, 61, of Cord, Arkansas, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home.
He was born in Batesville, Arkansas on January 3, 1956 to Don Price Anderson and Altha Modene (Polston) Anderson.
David was a born again believer and a member of the Cord Baptist Church. He was a row crop farmer and lifelong cattleman. His family was the farm family of the year in Independence County in 1993. He most loved farm life, his family, and dog ''Little Ann.'' His other hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping, and going to the lake. He served his community faithfully as a member of the Dota Water Board, McAdams Park Committee, and Arkansas Cattlemen's Association.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Faye (Collins) Anderson of Cord; daughters, Amanda Dunehew and husband, Bobby, of Cord, LeeAnn Bullington and husband, Timmy, of Vilonia; step-sons, Aaron Raper of Austin, and Matthew Raper and wife, Jami, of Conway; step-daughters, Christy Tipton and husband, Jimmy, of Vilonia, and Sarah Williams and husband, Jay, of Hazen. David is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Cole, Jack and Teagan Williams, Titus and Hudson Bullington, Myles and Madeleine Tipton, Samuel and Michael Dunehew, Isaac Raper, and Brayden Raper. His brother, Don Wayne Anderson and wife, Patsy, of Cord and his sister, Marcia Milligan and husband, Gary, of Sulphur Rock, also survive him. He is also survived by his uncle, Ray Polston.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Emily Anderson.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Jackson, Andy Bullington, Rusty Paul, Wayne Anderson, Greg Anderson, Jason Dunehew, and Clifton Wiese. Honorary pallbearers are Neil Troy Price, Don Wayne Anderson, Mike Nix, Jay Lynn Anderson, Tony Anderson, Gary Milligan, Tommy Bullington, Chuck Osborne, and Kay Osborne.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Cord Baptist Church with Bro. Jerry Kausler officiating with Bro. Jeff Childers assisting. Music will be provided by Charles Landers, Sharon Lillard and Brenda Bruce. Visitation will also be at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Cord under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
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12 Condolence(s)
Lori Daves
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
LeeAnn and family,
Very sorry to hear about your dad. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Lori Daves
David churchill
Sunday, October 8, 2017
I just heard about this last night. So sorry for your loss. I used to ride to Charlotte hs with David till I got old enough to drive and we were distant cousins. Your family are in my prayers.
Bobby Coleman
Friday, October 6, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. Our family loves Cord friends. Bobby
Will and Shalyn Carlile
Friday, October 6, 2017
Rita, Amanda, and Family,
So sorry for your loss. We thought the world of David. You and your families are in our prayers.
Gary and Anna Gipson
Thursday, October 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jenneal Runsick
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Dear Amanda and LeeAnn,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My heartfelt prayers and sympathy are with you and your family at this sad time.
Jenneal
Louise Hooper
Thursday, October 5, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless each of you and give you strength to face the coming days. I will be praying for you all. Louise Hooper
Jack & Virginia Austin
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with this family that we hold dear to our hearts.
Todd, Resa & Stephanie Bolin
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Our family is praying for the Anderson Family and the Cord community. May God's love give you comfort and knowing this family is loved and being prayed for in the coming days. It always give you comfort knowing the memories you created are now treasures to hold dear to your heart.
Clara Nell Reaves Crews
Thursday, October 5, 2017
I am praying for this special family. May God give you comfort in the coming days.
Leann Reed Mullens
Thursday, October 5, 2017
I am so so sorry to hear about your dad, LeeAnn and Amanda. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Kenneth and Sue grady
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
So sorry. He will be. Issed