Daniel Anderson Obituary

Daniel Marvin Anderson FOLLY BEACH - Daniel Marvin Anderson, 94, of Folly Beach, South Carolina, husband of Alderlee Flood Anderson, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 8, 2013. A funeral service will be held at the graveside at a time to be announced in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway. Mr. Anderson was born August 11, 1918 in Loris, South Carolina, son of Colin Anderson and Laura Hardee Anderson. He was educated in the schools of Southport, N.C. During World War II he served in the Merchant Marine Service and was recipient of the Atlantic War Zone Medal and the Mediterranean Middle East War Zone Medal. He was one of 13 survivors of a ship torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Nova Scotia during World War II. Marvin retired from the Utilities Distribution Department of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. In retirement he enjoyed fishing, gardening and carpentry work. In addition to his wife of 67 years of Folly Beach, he is survived by two sons, Daniel R. Anderson (Barbara) of Lancaster, SC, Randall M. Anderson (Tsai-Er) of Charleston; a granddaughter, April A. Stevens (Mark) and great-granddaughters, Laney and Lexi Stevens all of Kershaw, SC; step-granddaughter, Danielle Ward (Daniel) of Charleston; his sister, Leatha Thompson of Southport, NC and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was pre-deceased by 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Memorials may be made to Folly Beach Baptist Church, P.O. Box 50, Folly Beach, SC 29439 or a charity of your choice. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston