of Bryant, AR
October 25, 1951 - December 29, 2024
Daniel R. Anderson, 73, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Dan was born on October 25, 1951, at Fairfield AFB, Solano County, California, to Carl E. Anderson and Betty Smith Anderson. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1969 and went on to earn his degree from the University of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1977. Dan served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1983.
He dedicated 36 years of service to the Department of Veterans Administration, retiring in December 2021. Following his retirement, Dan cherished spending time with his daughters, Stephanie and Abigail, whom he loved dearly.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie and Abigail; his sister, Karen Anderson North; his brother, Doug Anderson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home in Benton, Arkansas. A private family inurnment will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.
Arrangements are entrusted to Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home of Benton. The family kindly requests that no flowers be sent but instead suggests making a memorial contribution to the VA Medical Center in Little Rock in remembrance of Daniel.
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6 Condolence(s)
Cheryl Smith
Monday, March 24, 2025
I worked with Dan for many years. He was one of the most knowledgeable people in our field that I ever worked with.
He loved his daughters dearly and loved talking about them. I am saddened at his passing way too soon.
JESSE L POFF
Saturday, March 15, 2025
I worked with Dan for many years. He was a loving father who spoke often of his kids. He was a hard working man. I feel lucky to have worked with him.
Christina English
Thursday, March 13, 2025
I was saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I have many fond memories of working in the laboratory with Dan. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Nelia Chambers
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
I was deeply saddened to hear about Dan's passing. Thinking of his daughter and praying for his family.
Barbara Wilborn
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
I will always cherish the times we worked together on the evening shift in the clinical laboratory. He was hardworking and dependable.
Kim Rose
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
He was a dedicated Medical Technologist and he will be missed dearly.