Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Ernest Leon Anderson


12/20/1956 - 05/01/2023


Ernest Leon Anderson, age 66 of Hayesville, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Ernest was born in Clay County to the late Neal and Cora Gibson Anderson. He was a construction heavy equipment operator. Ernest loved to rabbit hunt with his friends, go fishing and he never missed any ball games.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Randell Anderson.

Ernest is survived by his wife Sherry McClure Anderson; his sons, David Anderson and Daniel Anderson and wife Heather; his brothers, Ricky, Robert and Floyd Anderson; his sisters, Ruby Hoffman, Linda Hooper and Jessie Mason; his grandchildren, Trey Anderson, Makayla Anderson, Trinity Brown and husband Chris, and Danielle Anderson; a great grandchild, Elizabeth Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 6pm on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Hayesville. Rev. Ricky Rogers will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, May 4, 2023 prior to the service.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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