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.
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15 Condolence(s)
Kate Baldwin
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Bill was my stepfather for ten years. In that time he taught me so many amazing things about survival in the woods, fishing, working on my VW, and what it means to be a solid human being. Thank you, Bill, for everything. For the safe home, the summers of waterskiing and tubing on Norfolk, for shooting mistletoe out of trees, and for all the fishing/float trips we took together, building lean-tos out of tarps on sand bars on the white river. I will always gloat about catching more bass than you on Crooked Creek, and I’m sorry for denting the door of your 1974 green ford pickup on high school. Rest easy, Bill, I hope Marty Robbin’s is in loop up there, talking about falling in love with a Mexican girl. Going to Columbia University from Ravenden Arkansas was a boss move. Mad respect forever.
Love, Kate
Patricia L Turner
Sunday, April 28, 2024
My condolences to the Anderson family. He was a good man that I had the pleasure of meeting. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Trish & Mike Turner
Karen Wenzel
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Dear Margie, Cher and family- a beautiful memorial for Bill today. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, love you all very much.
Adam and K Wenzel
Sheila Drake
Saturday, April 27, 2024
So many memories to think about. I’m so sorry Marge. God bless you & all the family.
John Dyess
Saturday, April 27, 2024
A true visionary leader and a great person. A friend of Marion County.
Good memories. Thanks Bill
Wanda Cline
Friday, April 26, 2024
Dear Marge,
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time of grief.
I hold a special place in my heart for both you and Bill. You were so important to me as I started my nursing career. We both started under Ms. Marion Bornmueller our manager for Ward One. Bill was and will always be my favorite administrator to work under. I remember caring for his mom Manila before he started as hospital administrator for Baxter.
I know you took excellent care of Bill in his later days. God bless you both!
Duane Grigg
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Marge, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I will always cherish the memories of riding horses with Bill while listening to his stories and words of wisdom.
Maggie Pettit
Thursday, April 25, 2024
So many memories, my thoughts and prayers are with all, he was a very special man
Janice Lewis Herd
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Condolences Marge and family on the loss of your Bill,a wonderful man and a good friend to me.
Darlene Doshier
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Thank you for all your service
Jack Wilson
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Bill was not only a colleague, he was a great friend. He had a unique and positive (smiling & aw-shucks) way of communicating and working with the doctors and staff to lead Baxter hospital from being a small county seat hospital to being a true excellent medical Center. He leaves a great legacy. My condolences to all who lived Bill. Jack Wilson
STANLEY BRIDGMAN
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
I served on the hospital board when Bill was CEO. He was a very find administrator and all respected him. The staff and all hospital employees knew him and worked with him very well. He was an easy person to work with. My condolences are with the family in this time of loss.
Stan
Robert Kerr
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Bill was a great administrator and guided Our hospital to the point it is today. A fine fellow to work with. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.
Thank you Bill !
Dr. Robert Kerr
Tina Foley Benton
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Marge, so sorry for your loss, prayers for peace and comfort
Will Anderson