Mr. Sammie B. Anderson

****A FUNERAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MR. SAMMIE B ANDERSON WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023, AT OUR FUNERAL HOME. ****NOTE: PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW**** ****PLEASE NOTE: THE FAMILY IS REQUESTING THAT MASKS ARE WORN AND WE WILL PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER WHEN ENTERING OUR BUILDING. If you have any questions, please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 _________________________________ SCROLL OF LIFE Sammie B. Anderson entered into eternal rest on April 29th, 2023 at the young age of 64 yrs. old, while at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Sammie Anderson was born on July 25th, 1958, in Bigbee Valley, Mississippi to the union of Sammie Lee and Mary Louise Anderson. The family relocated to Kalamazoo, MI in 1964. Sammie was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1977. Soon after, he attended KVCC and joined the National Guard. He later began working in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years. Sammie was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather and brother. He was a very warm, gentle, humble and kindhearted man. He really enjoyed fishing, which is how he got the nickname, Catfish. He also enjoyed bowling, going to the casino, eating potato salad and watching his favorite football team, the Raiders. His dedication and unwavering love for his family and friends was unmatched. He will always be in our hearts and deeply missed. Sammie was preceded in death by his father, Sammie Lee Anderson, his brother, Curtis Lee Anderson, Stepfather, Isaac Stewart. Grandparents, Erving and Annie Mae Anderson and Joe and Mary Jane Reece. Paternal-Uncles; Willie Anderson, J.W Anderson, Rufus Anderson, Erving Anderson Jr. and James Anderson. Aunts; Lizzie Mae Jackson, Mary Jean Calvin and Great Aunt, Clara Brooks. Maternal Uncles; Otha Lee Jones and Robert Ike Reece. Aunt; Lue Della Reece. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Thelma Anderson and children; Mary Anderson (Todd), Samantha Anderson and Darel Stewart; his mother, Mary Louise Stewart; Siblings; Joe L Anderson, Gennett Anderson and Eddie Anderson; Five grandchildren; Marquais, Damarion, Tajanay, Shania and Deznal; Aunts; Vera Lee Reece, Lessie T. Jones and Ruby Anderson. In laws; Mary Pratt, Yolanda Brandon (Horace), Patricia Stewart (Johnny) and Walter Stewart. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mr. Sammie B. Anderson

July 25, 1958 - April 29, 2023