James A. Anderson, 55


James Andrew Anderson, 55, of 326 Ann St., Staunton, died Monday, June 18, 2007, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Anderson was born March 28, 1952, in Staunton, and was a son of the late John Richard and Virgie Viola Berry Anderson.

He was employed by Wal-Mart as an overnight support manager before retiring and was previously a route driver for Krispy Kreme for a number of years. He was a member of the Staunton First Church of God.

Mr. Anderson coached Little League baseball in Staunton for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching baseball. He was a karate instructor.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon D. Shiflet Anderson; two sons, James A. Anderson Jr. of Staunton and Charles Richard "Richie" Anderson of Bridgewater; two stepchildren, Dee Twitty and Robert S. "Robbie" Sheffer Jr., both of Harrisonburg; a sister, Barbara A. Fridley of Craigsville; three grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren.

The Rev. Don Hackney and Pastor Freda Johnson will conduct the funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at the Staunton First Church of God (1850 Shutterlee Mill Road). Burial will follow at Union Church Cemetery in Churchville.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Arrangements are by Bear Funeral Home in Churchville.