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Robert Anderson Obituary

Robert James Anderson, Jr., known to family as "O'Neil" or "Andy", was born 9/7/38. He passed away on 1/4/24 at the age of 85 years old.
He was born, raised and educated in the Charleston County School District.
"O'Neil" served in the US Air Force from May 1956-May 1960. After being honorably discharged from the USAF he worked within the Dept of the Navy Polaris Missile Facility Atlantic in North Charleston, S.C.. He retired after 31 years in 1993.
"O'Neil" felt much love during his living years. His final wishes were to be cremated and he chose not to have a funeral service.
He was preceded in death by his father (Robert James Anderson, Sr.), his mother (Herline Lorick Anderson) and son (Michael J. Anderson). He is survived by his daughter, Veronica M. (Anderson) Pitts, son, Damon D. Simmons, Sr., a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, and loved ones.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2024.

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Mr. and Mrs. George Heyward

January 13, 2024

Many blessings, prayers, and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. O'Neal. Love family and neighbor, Mr. And Mrs. George Clayton Heyward and family.

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