James Edward Anderson, 85, died Monday, June 27, 2011 at Nash Grove Manor of Nashville.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Levi John Anderson and Rosa Bell Taylor Anderson; a daughter, Marie May; brothers, William L. and Arthur Anderson; sisters Mary Benton, Ruth Jackson, Mildred Batchelor, Odell Wood, and Betty Gray Everette, all of Rocky Mount.

He is survived by a son, Jamie Anderson and wife Cathy; a daughter, Nessie Wolfe and husband Richard; step-daughters, Betty Casper and husband Red and Sheila Wall all of Rocky Mount; 11 grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Eula Mears of Rocky Mount.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Pineview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Nash County Aging Center, Home Delivered Meals at 103 N. Alston Street, Nashville NC 27856.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856.