L.Z. Anderson's Obituary
L.Z. Anderson, 77, departed this life on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.
L.Z. was born February 1, 1935 in Brownsville, TN, the son of Arthur and Mae Lou (Anthony) Anderson. He retired from Lynn and Fink.
L.Z. leaves behind to cherish his memories his daughter, Virginia Marie Anderson Dotson of Cocoa, TN; sons, Zeke Anderson of Memphis, TN; Lorenzo Anderson of Conyers, GA; David (Evelyn) Anderson of Decatur, IL; Jose Anderson of Decatur, IL; Gary Anderson of Stone Mountain, GA; Scotty Anderson of Decatur, IL; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Rev. Arthur Anderson of Brownsville, TN; Dave Anderson of Champaign, IL; sisters, Virginia (Clarence) Walker of Decatur, IL; Marie Cliff of Decatur, IL; Catherine (Eugene) Jones of Decatur, IL; and a host of special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by sons, Don Anderson; Leon Anderson; father, Arthur Anderson; mother, Mae Lou Anderson; sisters, Mary Cliff; and Martha Cliff.
The family would like to thank McKinley Rehabilitation Center for taking special care of our dad, and to St. Mary's Hospital and Kendra of Peoria.
Homegoing service celebrating L.Z.'s life will be 12 noon Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Church of the Living God PGT Temple #3, 1762 East Prairie St., with Bishop Calvin Peppers officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the 'Flight Home' ceremony.
The family has entrusted the care of their love one to Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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