Deacon Joe Paul Anderson

Deacon Joe Paul Anderson, 58, of New Albany, MS, transitioned on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at University of Mississippi, Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Today we celebrate the life of Deacon Joe Paul Anderson. He was born to the late Charlie R. and Velma Anderson on April 28, 1966 in Blue Mountain, MS. Joe was the youngest brother of nine siblings and the older brother of one, growing up in a family of eleven children. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and playing basketball.

Entering into his adult life, Joe became the proud father of two sons and one daughter. In 1999, during their marital union, with his wife Ann Anderson, Joe gained four more children. He was proud to be a husband, and father, but most thrilled about being a grandfather. Joe started working at an early age. He was hardworking and dedicated starting his career at Showood, building pool tables. Working his way to the Plant Superintendent position. Joe would later switch paths to start working at Masterbilt and remained employed there until becoming disabled.

In 2014, Joe decided to rededicate his life to Christ joining Oak Grove Baptist Church, he was baptized in November of that year. Joe would go on to become a Sunday School teacher, and a Deacon willing to do whatever he was called to do. Joe loved traveling, spending time with family and friends, and listening to music. He became well known to the community for detailing cars and his ready-to-help attitude all while encouraging others to "come to church."

Deacon Joe Anderson will be remembered as the "Best Husband" by his wife, by his kids as the "Greatest Dad." By his grankids as the "Coolest Grandfather.".An amazing brother, uncle and friend. A Worthy Servant of God. Joe leaves cherished memories with his wife, Ann Anderson of the home, sons; Reginald (Shaunetta) Hoyle of Ecru, MS, Jermaine (Shanna) Doss of Tupelo, MS, Troy (Kayla) Jones of Pontotoc, MS, Jason (Kelly) Sanders of Pontotoc, MS, daughters; Anna (Derek) Rich of Hattiesburg, MS, Christy (Raynon) Sanders of New Albany, MS, Crystal Sanders of Pontotoc, MS,  sisters: Mary Ezell, Myra (Walter) Shields,  Inez (Schrelle) German, Rita (Charles), one brother: Sammy (Channon) Williams, a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Charlie R. and Velma Anderson, one sister; Jannie Ray, four brothers; James, Amos, Willie B., L.C. a special aunt: Mae Francis Evans, four uncles and one aunt, and brothers-in-law: Jamieson Ezell, Jr. and Clarence Finley.

"MAY THE WORK I'VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME"

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent 

from the body, and to be present

 with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, 722 Coulter Drive, New Albany, MS  38652

Services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Oak Grove M.B. Church, 1356 County Road 121, New Albany, MS  38652

Burial will take place in the church cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of New Albany, MS