James Olen Anderson, 78, of Benton, Arkansas passed away April 11, 2018. He was born November 30, 1939 in Kentucky to the late Wilson "Red" and Margaret (Haley) Anderson.
James was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Preceding James in death are his parents and two brothers, Ronnie and Donald Anderson.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of fifteen years, Adonna Gaston Anderson of Benton, Arkansas; children: Lisa Marie Schouest and husband Ronnie of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Jeanne Marie Aldridge of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Kimberly Anne Anderson of Florida, James D. Anderson-Hastings of Hartford, Arkansas, Kelly Douglas and wife Susan of Benton, Arkansas, Jennifer Owens and husband Jason of Benton, Arkansas, and Aaron Ball and wife April of Benton, Arkansas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters: Laverne Hughes of Chester, Arkansas and Julia Montague of Benton, Arkansas; brother, Jackie Anderson and wife Frankie of Benton, Arkansas; and a host of family and friends who love James and will miss him always.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 14, at McPherson Cemetery on Salt Creek Road in Saline County, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Graveside Service
APR
14.
11:00 AM (CDT)
McPherson Cemetery-Salt Creek
AR