NORTON -- Carlos ``Carl' Anderson, 85, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010, following a courageous battle with COPD.
Carl was born on January 29, 1925, in Barberton, Ohio to Scott and Forrest Anderson. He was a lifelong resident of the Barberton and Norton areas.
Carl retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Company and the Akron Beacon Journal.
He was a member of the U.S. Army and served in the 2nd Armored Division from D-Day through the end of World War II, receiving the Bronze Star during the Battle of the Bulge.
Carl was a member of Grace Church in Norton where he enjoyed serving as an usher and being the ``Pastry Provider' for the Real Life Group. Carl also enjoyed traveling, veteran activities, gardening, his flowers, hunting and going out for that special steak dinner with his family.
Carl was joined in marriage to Jewell May (Nettle) for 49 years, who preceded him in death in 1995. Surviving are his children, Duayne (Cheryl) Anderson of Wooster, Diane Anderson of Akron, Kimberly (Paul) Bednarik of Barberton and Erik Anderson of Barberton; grandchildren, Jason (Susan) Anderson and Jennifer Anderson of Wooster, Amanda Anderson, Holly Anderson and Eric Anderson, all of Barberton; and four great-grandchildren.
Carl cared deeply for his family and church. His family will dearly miss him.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. at Grace Church of Norton, 3970 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton 44203, with Pastor Doug Jensen officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. till time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Homes, 2300 Call Road, Stow, Ohio 44224.
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Thursday, November 11, 2010, page B4, col. 4]
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