On May 27, 1938, Harrison Richard Anderson was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Harrison Archie and Virginia June (Milburn) Anderson. Harrison was affectionately known as Pops, Andy, Uncle Dickie, and Richard to many over the years. He received his formal education in the Detroit Public schools and graduated from Lincoln High School.

Richard joined the U.S. Army shortly after graduation, where he served for twenty-six years and retired as a Vietnam Veteran. He received numerous awards including the noble Purple Heart.

After Richard retired from the army, he continued his career in the civil service field and later retired. He then was called to ministry and joined the church at Ft. Lee where he was ordained as an Elder.

Richard was a man that loved to make people laugh through his countless jokes. He was a member of the Masons. Richard also worked with the Salvation Army and was a part of the Virginia Birdies Golf Team. He served at Fort Lee Gospel Service in the men's choir and on the usher board. He also worked as a member of the administration team.

On June 12, 1959, he married the love of his life, Vivian Marie (Powell) Anderson. The two shared a blessed marriage of more than fifty-four years. The union of Richard and Vivian was blessed with two children - Harrison Darryl Anderson and Franchesca (Anderson) Johnson (Charles).

In 2015, Harrison married his lifelong friend, Barbara Joe (Stephens) Anderson. Included in their union were his step-daughter, Felicia Foster; grandchild, Taylor Hayes; and great-grandchildren, Aiden Hayes and Noah Campbell.

During his final days, Richard was under the care and comfort of the loving and attentive staff at Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, VA, where he entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 25, 2021.

Harrison R. Anderson was preceded in death by his father, Harrison A. Anderson; and mother, Virginia J. Anderson; his loving wife, Vivian Marie Anderson and Barbara Joe Stephens.

In addition to his children, he leaves to cherish his loving memory, two grandchildren, Thomas Darnell Anderson (Dacia) and Charles Edward Johnson, III of Atlanta, GA; and his dear sister, Sharron Thomas of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church members, relatives, and friends.

Viewing for Mr. Harrison Anderson will be on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Petersburg.

Celebration Of Life Service For Retired MSG Harrison Richard Anderson will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 12:00pm at Liberty Chapel, 9100 C Avenue, Fort Lee, Virginia 23801. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to service. Colonel James Palmer, Office Of The Chief Of Chaplains Washington D.C. Officiating, Eulogy. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum, 1911 Birdsong Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 with full military honors.

Masks are required at all visitations and services. All attendees are also asked to follow social distancing guidelines.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, (Dinwiddie County)Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/livestream  “Our Family Servicing Your Family”