James Jackson Anderson, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at his home in Chilhowie. He was a deacon for over 60 years, Sunday school teacher, choir director and a trustee at Macedonia Baptist Church. He was also a recipient of the Silver Star in World War II. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Fielden Anderson and Cora McVey Anderson, three children, twin daughter and Lisa Kay Anderson. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Beatrice Pennington Anderson; one son, Mike Anderson and wife, Ruth; four daughters, Judy Moore and husband, Weets, Peggy Burchett and husband, Neal, Susan Mason and husband, Bill, and Rita Caudill and husband, Joe; grandchildren, Angie Robinson and husband, Joe, Jamie McClure and husband, Kevin, Rusty Anderson and wife, Amber, Brandon Moore and fiancé, Erin Hamblin, Brad Caudill, Ethan Mason, Jordon Caudill, and Austin Mason; two step-grandsons, Jeff Moore and wife, Camille, and Jody Caudill and wife, Alisha; seven great-grandchildren, Megan Robinson, Xavier Caudill, Ryan Moore, Alex Robinson, Landon McClure, Hunter Robinson, Reece Caudill; one brother, Andrew Carson Anderson, and wife, Anna James; nephews, Jerry and Jimmy Anderson and families; nieces, Phyllis Blevins and Gaile Owens and families; and a host of church friends and neighbors. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Blevins and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military rites by Marion VFW Post 4667. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at Macedonia Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Macedonia Cemetery Trust Fund, in care of Judy Heath, 206 Ramblewood Rd. Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.