Eugene Anderson, 91, of Saluda, N.C. went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, June 11, 2015 surrounded by family. The world lost one of its sweetest, most gentle souls.

Born in Mars Hill, N.C., he was the son of the late Edward L. and Sarah Owen Anderson and husband of the late Shirley Bell Anderson who died in 1998 after 44 years of marriage. Eugene was proud to have served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy and served as a gunners mate in WWII abroad the USS Halsley Powell. Mr. Anderson retired from General Electric in East Flat Rock, N.C. and was a member of Warrior Mountain Baptist Church serving as a leader and deacon.

Surviving are three sons, David Anderson (Laverne) of Flat Rock, N.C., Jim Anderson (Susan) and Michael Anderson (Tina) both of Saluda, N.C.; three daughters, Jeannie Petitt of Flat Rock, N.C., Betsy Singleton and Susan Holbert (Dwayne) both of Saluda, N.C.; one brother, Paul Anderson of Darlington.  Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Christine (Teeny) Phillips.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, N.C. with Rev. Roy Glaspy and Rev. Robert Garren officiating.

Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, N.C. with military rites by the Polk County Veterans Memorial Squad.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. in the McFarland Funeral Chapel.

Memorial may be made to Meal On Wheels, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, NC 28773 as they were wonderful to him and he cherished the friendships made.

A limb has fallen from the family tree. We keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived while I was still strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small, Go forward with life, and don’t worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin; until the day comes that we are together again.”

At other times, the family will be at the home.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel
Tryon, N.C.