Jackie Dale Anderson, 83, of Fleming, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born May 7, 1932 in the family home at Canfield Hill in Fleming to Lillian May Benson and Dolpha Dale Anderson. He was raised in a home of love and laughter. Jackie married his high school sweetheart, Frances Adeline Smith, in 1957. They were blessed with four children. He is survived by three of them, Dr. Roger Dale Anderson (Christian), Linda Short (Phillip), and Julia McAfee (Carl Reese). His daughter, Christine, passed away in 1977. He is also survived by grandchildren, Ashley Short, Jaclyn Beth McAfee Reznik (Jesse), Scott Short (Ashley), Emilee McAfee Shoemaker (Mark), Weston Reese Dale McAfee, Jack Anderson-Jussen, Harger Anderson-Jussen, and Sara Anderson-Jussen. He has three great grandchildren, Addison Reznik, Gideon Short, and Tyler Reznik. Also surviving are his siblings, Bobby Anderson (Marjorie), Juanita May Gibson (Jim), Telma Anderson (Bert), Marlene Eichorn (Ed), and Penny Johnson (Ray). Jack graduated from Vincent High School in 1950. He enjoyed agriculture and shop class and participated in sports teams. He was well liked by everyone he met. He enlisted in the US Air Force to serve his country for four years. He served 18 months in Korea in the Motor Vehicle Squadron. He was trained in mechanics and parachuted into South Korea. He maintained the trucks for the squadron and served courageously with his many friends. When he returned home, he started the dairy farming with modern equipment. Jack was a farmer who loved to care for cattle, and plant and harvest crops. Jack loved his family and spent many hours laughing with them, rocking and walking babies, reading stories, or playing make believe. He had an infectious laugh, beautiful smile, sparkling mischievous blue eyes, and always a positive attitude. He was a friend to everyone. He was generous to everyone and would do whatever he could to help others. Jack was an active member of the Warren Chapel United Methodist Church, serving in many positions and helping to build the Sunday School addition. He enjoyed singing hymns and attending services. More importantly, Jack was a Christian who represented Christ and his church during his daily life. His faith never wavered throughout his illness. He encouraged his children and all who knew him to follow Christ also. He attended technical school in Chicago, Illinois to study diesel engineering, and then he attended The Hobart Welding School in Troy, Ohio. He worked at Kaiser Aluminum as a skilled welder for 31 years. He was known as Andy Anderson there and enjoyed working with his friends, the fabricators. Jack was selected to be the Ford Dealer in new tractors, equipment, and parts. He sold used equipment also. He made many trips to Detroit to pick up new equipment. Work ethic was very important to Jack, his motto was "Get er done, done right". He always said if something nice can't be said, don't say anything at all. He was a wonderful example of who we should all seek to be. He taught us all how to love, be faithful and kind, and work like the dickens. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Richard Thomas officiating. There will also be military honors. Friend will be received on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made to Warren Chapel Church, 2205 Warren Chapel Road, Fleming, OH 45729.
