James A. Anderson

Funeral services for Mr. James A. Anderson, 77, of Cookeville, TN, will be held at 3 P.M. on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Anderson - Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Burial will follow in the Lynn Cemetery in Jackson County, TN. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1 P.M. - 9 P.M., and on Sunday from 12 Noon until time of services. He passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born November 5, 1938, in Jackson County, TN, to the late Marshall Anderson and Gertie Anderson. He worked as a tree trimmer and arborist. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Daughter: Diana Lynn Fulmer; 2 Grandchildren: Jonathan Clay Anderson and Nicholas Dominic Fulmer; 3 Brothers: Odell Anderson, Lindel Hammock, and Ernest Anderson; and 3 Sisters: Estelle Boles, Ina Phillips, and Idell Hammock. Survivors include 1 Son: Eddie Anderson of Crossville, TN; 2 Step-Sons: Scotty (Carolyn) Little and Shane Little; 2 Daughters: Jeanette (Barry) Gore of Cookeville, TN, and Shelia (Joey) Knight of the Dodson Branch community; Special Friends: Kathy Dishman and Bill Decker; 3 Brothers: Joe Winell Anderson, Paul Ray Anderson, and Mac Olen Anderson; 3 Sisters: Izell Noble, Wanda Anderson, and Jewel (Marson) Scott; 9 Grandchildren; and 5 Great Grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive. Bro. Randy Heady will officiate at the services. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude's by contacting the funeral home. Funeral Home Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc. 2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398 Gainesboro TN - 38562 US 931-268-1550 931-268-1552