JUNIOR RALPH ANDERSON

Junior Ralph Anderson, 91, of Gainesville, MO (Howards Ridge) died peacefully at the Gainesville Healthcare Center on February 4, 2018. Ralph was born in Mammoth, MO on March 3, 1926.

He moved to St Louis, MO in 1944 where he met and married his wife of 70 years in 1947. He retired from McDonell Douglas Aircraft as a machinist after 33 years employment. He and his wife Dorothy moved to Howards Ridge in 1990. Ralph gave his life to Jesus Christ at the age of 32. He was a faithful and loyal servant of the Lord. He was known for his strong work ethic. He loved traveling to South Texas with his wife and spending the winter months in their RV.  He will truly be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Lee (Stone) Anderson; two sons Gary Anderson and wife Nancy of St Peters, MO,  and Ricky Anderson of the home place in Howards Ridge, MO; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father Myrtle and Elmer Anderson; and brothers Travis, Hershel and Bill Anderson.

No local services are planned at this time. Cremation services are under the care and direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.