of Cord, AR
November 7, 1945 - December 23, 2022
Don Wayne Anderson, 77, of Cord passed away December 23, 2022. He was born November 7, 1945 in Batesville to Don and Modene (Polston) Anderson. Don Wayne was a row crop and cattle farmer. He was a member of Cord Baptist Church. He served on the North Arkansas Farm Supply Board of Directors for over 30 years, was Vice-President and a board member of the Dota Water Authority, a County Committee member of the Independence County Farm Service Agency and was a founding member and Board of Director for the Cord Volunteer Fire Department. He also served in the Arkansas National Guard. He loved his family, spoiling his grandchildren, collecting John Deere tractors and taking care of his black Angus cows.
Survivors include his son, Wayne Anderson (Crystal); his daughter, Regina Anderson Caraway; four grandchildren, Riley Caraway (Gracen), Brooke Caraway, Macey Caraway and Zeb Anderson; one sister, Marcia Milligan (Gary) and two nieces, Amanda Dunehew and LeeAnn Bullington.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Patsy Anderson; his parents and his brother, David Anderson.
Pallbearers are Riley Caraway, Zeb Anderson, David Hix, Randy Paul, Rusty Paul, Greg Anderson, Chuck Osborne and Kay Michael Osborne. Honorary Pallbearers are the doctors and nurses at the Batesville Oncology Clinic.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Cord Baptist Church with Jeff Childers officiating. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Cord.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00pm Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the church.
Memorials may be made to Cord Baptist Church, PO Box 126, Cord, AR 72524 or Hopewell Cemetery PO Box 47, Cord, AR 72524.
I’m so sorry that you have lost both your parents. They were such good, kind Christian people. I pray you have the grace of peace. Much love sent your way. Glenda
So sorry about your loss of your father-in-law and father. I had surgery on December 21 and had not read the obituary until today. Again, my prayers are with the families at this time and I pray God will comfort you. It is hard to say goodbye but we will meet our families again in Heaven.
Our Condolences.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you .
Wayne and family, I was so sad to read about Don. He and your mom were two of my favorite farming customers back in the day. I always enjoyed working with them. I know it was a great reunion in heaven. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Wayne and family, I was so sad to read about Don. He and your mom were two of my favorite farming customers back in the day. I always enjoyed working with them. I know it was a great reunion in heaven. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Sending love and prayers
Love and prayers for your family
Love and prayers for your family
Wayne and Regina and family, so sorry to hear of your loss of your dad. Our small community is a much better place because of Don Wayne and his efforts for our fire department and water authority. God bless all of you and our prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.
Prayers for your x family’
Wayne, Regina and your lovely children. I am so sorry you have lost both your parents in death.
My best teaching memories are those from the old Cord school when Linda Garrett and I taught there. I still have the card your sweet Mother wrote me, thanking us for coming. Every Christmas, when I decorate my Christmas Tree, those memories flood my heart.
God Bless Your Family.
Love Ms. Anna
Have many great memories of him and love hearing stories of his and my dad’s childhood together.
Much love and many prayers to all.
My condolences upon hearing the news of the passing of your family patriarch. Donald Wayne's legacy as a man of exceptional character will remain. May God bless the Anderson family in the days ahead.
The Anderson family holds such a special place in my heart. I am praying for them and the days ahead. Don Wayne was one of a kind and such a treasure. He always was so good and had a servant heart for God.
It's such a sad day to say good-bye to one of the best men around but Heaven sure is shining brighter. We know Ms. Patsy had her arms open wide ready to hug and rejoice that they are reunited together as they should be. We will continue to lift this family up in our prayers. I know he loved his family and always made them a priority. He made many memories and they are treasures.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura Martin & Marley Anderson
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr Anderson was a kind man that I had the pleasure to know.
I am so sorry about your Dad, Wayne. Bless you in your grief and your family. We love you guys. Gigi Bowers
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have you all in my prayers. Love you.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Dear Wayne and Regina, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to hug your necks but The miles seperates us. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you guys so much. I share my tears with you. Your parents were so special to me. Hugs.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your father and grandfather. Mike and Sandy West
So sorry for your loss but their are some sweet reunions in heaven! Prayers for your comfort at the loss of this fine man!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for the family.
Mark and I are so sorry for your loss. May God’s peace be with your family.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
I am so sorry for your loss....Don Wayne and Pat were some of the nicest people that I know....always so willing to lend a helping hand. I know you will miss him but he went to join his bride....keep the good memories...
Wayne and family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. May your happy memories be of comfort to you during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Family,
I’m so sorry to read about your great loss of your Father and Grandfather
I know he was loved by so many and will be missed in the Cord community .
Wish I could be there , but he’s now with his sweet Patsy, I still miss her text to me.. I’m your cousin that most of you don’t know. Sending hugs to Regina .
Alma West Ward
I am so sorry for your loss. Him and Pat was a wonderful couple. Thoughts and prayers are with you