Rev. Edward Anderson, Jr.

Rev. Edward Anderson, Jr., 95, of Asheboro, passed away October 13, 2025, at Cross Road Retirement Community.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home, with Rev. Matt Gunter officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Born in Surry County on March 1, 1930, to the late Edward Anderson Sr. and Roxie Nance Anderson, Edward was a devoted man of God and a preacher for over 60 years. Music was a passion of his, especially the piano. He was also able to teach himself how to play almost any instrument simply by listening to it. Edward retired from Arrow International, and some of his favorite times were spent outside mowing and feeding the birds. He was a loving father, husband, and grandfather, and he was known for always smiling and cutting up.

In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his brothers, Don, Bill, Mac, and Sherman; as well as his sisters, Stella, Lena May, and Ruby.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Alene Anderson; daughters, Rita Boling, Lisa Mace (Keith), and Vivian Cooper; son, Ricky Anderson (Donna); sisters, Lorene and Ann; as well as six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from, 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 16, 2025, prior to the service at Ridge Funeral Home.