Melvin W. Anderson, 86, of Saraland entered into rest on Monday, August 16, 2021 at a local hospital. Mr. Anderson was retired from International Paper Company. He enjoyed watching Alabama Crimson Tide football and Atlanta Braves baseball. Mr. Anderson was a member of Lafitte Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Anderson, his parents, one sister, four brothers, a grandson, Jonathan Karr, and one great-granddaughter, McKenzie Anne Williams.
He is survived by two sisters, Ruby Davis of Whatley, Alabama and Delores Councilman (Benny) of Grove Hill, Alabama, five children, Dawn Karr (Barry) of Mountainview, Arkansas, Doug Anderson of Saraland, Alabama, Daphne Wohn of Calera, Alabama, Betty McClain of Satsuma, Alabama, Roy Bell (Jo Ann) of Daphne, Alabama and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews with extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.
November 12, 1934 – August 16, 2021 (age 86)
The family will receive friends Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home, Saraland, Alabama. Interment will follow at Mobile Memorial Gardens. Rev. Billy Kendricks will officiate.
