Lavan Henry Anderson, Jr.

Lavan Henry Anderson was born on February 21, 1941 to Lavan “Buddy” Anderson and Lillian Anderson in Lane City, Texas. He was the 2nd child of 4 children. His parents: Lavan and Lillian Anderson and brother Freddie Anderson preceded him in death. Lavan confessed his life to Christ at an early age at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Lane City, Texas under the leadership of Rev. B.T. Lawery. Lavan was united in Holly Matrimony to the love of his life Mrs. Sally Anderson on April 4, 1964 in Lane City, Texas in Wharton County, and to this union four sons were born. Lavan graduated from Wharton Training High School in Wharton, Texas in 1958. In 1964 when he married Ms. Sally, they then moved to Chicago, IL and started a great life together. Lavan worked in construction upon his arrival too Chicago, then went to work for the Chicago Transit Authority as a Bus Operator until his retirement in 1998. Lavan was a member of the Celestial Lodge where he received many awards “Honorary Past Most Worshipful Grand Master” November 4, 2006, “Sovereign Grand Inspector-General Crowned of the 33rd” and “Last Degree and Sublime Prince of the Royall Secret of the 32nd Degree” both in June 2007. Lavon loved to travel and play golf, watch baseball games, watch late night Western movies. Lavan’s passion of reading Gods word would give him so much joy, that he couldn’t put the bible down. Lavan enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren instilling morals, values and just to do right by people. Lavon most precious time spent was with his lovely wife Ms. Sally just living their best life together. When Lavan’s health was great he loved going to church and being a servant and a helping hand in any capacity to Pastor Willie C. Austin where you would find him being a Sunday School Teacher, serving on the Deacon Board. Lavon leaves too cherish his memories loving wife Sally Anderson of Chicago, IL; his sons: Sterling Armstead of Houston, TX, Lavan Anderson Jr., Robert Anderson, and Michael Anderson of Chicago, IL; two sisters: Florence Anderson and Linda Montgomery of Austin, TX; six grandchildren: Johnathan Anderson, Jasmine Allen, Michael Anderson Jr., Robert Anderson, and Edward Anderson all of Chicago, IL; six great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

Lavan Henry Anderson, Jr.

February 21, 1941 - March 28, 2023