Roy Anderson

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Roy L. Anderson, 77, of Perryville died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, in Perryville.

He was born Aug. 23, 1925, at St. Mary, Mo., son of Roy and Bernice Moll Anderson. He and Gerry Moonier were married Nov. 16, 1946.

Mr. Anderson was a salesman 40 years at the Chevrolet dealership in Perryville. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Parish Council, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus.

He was an avid supporter of Boy Scouts of America, was scout master of Troop 250 from 1959 to 1972, and was awarded St. George Emblem and Silver Beaver Award. He was a 50-year member of American Legion and VFW, and was a past president of Perryville Country Club. He loved to fish and hunt and was a promoter of conservation.

Mr. Anderson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Survivors include his wife; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Richard and Leslie Anderson of Ashland, Mo., Charles and Nancy Anderson of Perryville, Mike Anderson of Perryville, Kenneth and Beth Anderson of Perryville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Kent Nelson of Ozora, Mo., Helen and Larry Abbott of Perryville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Odis Hammer of Bloomsdale, Mo., Elizabeth and George Maledy of St. Louis; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call at Young and Sons Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, and from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday. The parish and Knights of Columbus wake will be at 6 p.m. Friday.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Church. The Rev. Kevin Fausz, the Rev. Wilbert Bruns, the Rev. John Gagnepain, and the Rev. Alphonse Hoernig will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, with military graveside rites by the U.S. Navy Reserves.

Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Church Endowment Fund.