Jack Clifton ANDERS, 76, of Morris Twp., Alexandria, died April 10,
2004, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born July
18, 1927, the son of the late Roy H. and Myrtle Inez (Rousch) Anders,and
lived his entire life on his family homestead in Water Street, Morris
Twp. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Waite April 4, 1947, in
Berrysville, Va. Mrs. Anders preceded him in death Feb. 28, 2002. He is
survived by three sons: Robert C. "Sam" Anders, and his wife, Linda,
Thomas W. Anders, and his wife, Patricia, and Kevin M. Anders, and his
wife, Michelle, all of Water Street; one daughter, Melissa "Susie"
Franchio, and her fiance, Jerry, of Mount Holly, N.J.; six
grandchildren: Robert C. Anders Jr., Jack T. Anders, Daniel W. Anders,
Clifford R. Anders, Amy Fleck and Adam Franchio; and two
great-grandchildren Lynnsey Fleck and Caleb Anders. Two brothers, Thomas
Richard Anders and Joseph W. Anders, both of Alexandria, and a sister,
Jean A. Kooken of Tyrone, survive. In addition to his wife, he was
preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Low Anders Oct. 2, 1881; an
infant son, Jack Anders, in 1964; and a granddaughter, Jennifer E.
Anders, in 1975. He was also preceded in death by six brothers: George
E. Anders, Roy H. Anders, John V. Anders, Raymond Anders, James Anders
and Donald Anders; and a sister, Patricia Logan. Mr. Anders was a member
of God's Missionary Church in Alexandria. He was a lifetime member of
the Hookies Fire Co. in Tyrone and a life member of the Water Street and
Shaffersville Historical Society. He graduated from Alexandria High
School. Like many of the "greatest generation," he volunteered to serve
during World War II, entering the United States Army Special Training
Unit, Fort Devens, Mass., Sept. 11, 1945. He served as a private until
he was honorable discharged Dec. 14, 1945, after the war ended. He
retired in 1993 after working for 26 years for the IA Construction
Corporation. Mr. Anders enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and his
biggest enjoyment came from his time spent with his family, they were
the most important part of his life. Funeral services will be held April
13, at the Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, Alexandria, with the Rev. Alvin
R. Shaffer officiating. Interment will be made in Alexandria
Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria.