Roy T. Anderson

Roy T. Anderson, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 after suffering a series of cardiac-related episodes. He was born June 12, 1932, in Toledo, OH, the son of Roy T., Sr., and Annabelle (Fallon) Anderson. Roy graduated from University of Toledo in 1956 where he was president of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. On October 12, 1959, he married Marilyn (Wilhelm) Anderson (deceased, November 1996), also of Toledo.

After military service, he opened a toy store, then spent several years in school textbook sales which relocated his family to Cincinnati. Traveling throughout the southern part of Ohio, Roy made many lifelong relationships with educators and administrators in the area. When he retired, he enjoyed his free time traveling, gardening, golfing, sharing his photography, and visiting with his grandchildren. Roy was active in several church and civic organizations.

He is remembered by his loving wife of 3 years, Ann (Williams) Anderson; his children, David of Los Angeles, Mark and wife Pamela of Chicago, Greg, Chris, Tim and wife Natalie all of Cincinnati; brother Dan and wife Janet of Fairhope, Alabama, and grandchildren, Sydney, Olivia, Mackay, and Colin.

Visitation services will be 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2004, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service at St. John Neumann Church, (513) 742-0953, 12191 Mill Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240 with Father Robert Wilhelm officiating. The Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Road, Fairfield is serving the family. The family will accept condolences at www.avancefuneralhome.com. Donations can be made in his name to Hospice of Cincinnati (www.HospiceofCincinnati.org) at (513) 745-1617.

Visitation

9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday May 8, 2004 @ St. John Neumann

Service

10:30 a.m., Saturday May 8, 2004 @ St. John Neumann