of Gainesville, MO

September 3, 1936 - April 18, 2024

Mr. Henry William "Bill" Anderson, Jr., 87, of Gainesville, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on September 3, 1936, in Ravenden, Arkansas to Henry William Anderson Sr. and Manilla (Holder) Anderson. He married Marge (Vinckunas-Groll) Anderson in 1996. He was a member of the Lily Ridge Baptist Church. He was an Air Force Veteran, horse breeder, avid hunter and worked in hospital administration as a CEO.

Bill graduated from Imboden High School and shortly after joined the U.S Air Force where he served in the Strategic Air Command. After four years in the military, he attended College at McNeese State University in Lake Charles where he earned an undergraduate degree and while attending school he found an interest in healthcare administration. This interest led him to Columbia University in New York where he earned his Master's in Healthcare Administration and served his residency at Brooklyn Cumberland Hospital. His career in administration led him on to Atlanta, Houston, El Dorado, Jonesboro and Memphis. He served his last 20 years at Baxter Regional Medical Center retiring as CEO in 2000.

Bill is survived by his wife, Marge; two sons, Henry William "Hank" Anderson III and Fred William "Will" Anderson; one daughter, Cherie Denise Gaston and three grandchildren, Margaret Elizabeth Gaston Mansur (Matthew), Sarah Darby Gaston and William Edson "Buddy" Gaston, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Monzell Hines and Verna Lee.

A friends and family visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Roller Funeral Home prior to memorial service at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society or charity of choice. Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
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