Sgt. Raleigh Anderson Jr., was 77 years of age when he passed away on August 19, 2021 at Sovah Health, Danville, Virginia.

He was born to Raleigh Anderson Sr. and Lillie Hunt Anderson on March 24, 1944, and was one of eight children within the Anderson family household.

As a loving and caring brother to his siblings in the Anderson home, his gentle and kind nature made daily living better – especially during hard times.

Raleigh Jr. also had a bit of an adventurous spirit. Therefore after graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and reached the serviceman rank of Sergeant. He served in the military during the time of the Vietnam War. After having served his country with honor, he returned home to pursue a life of peaceful endeavors - cherishing his family and friends until his recent death.

Raleigh Anderson Jr., loved son of Raleigh Anderson Sr. and Lillie Hunt Anderson, leaves behind four sisters, Marian Wilson of Baltimore, Maryland, Mattie Fritz of Danville, Virginia, Shirley McCain of Jamaica, New York and Virginia Anderson of Baltimore, Maryland; along with a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

God Bless Him Always.

Celebration of life service for Sgt. Raleigh Anderson, Jr., will be held at 1:00p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Salisbury National Cemetery 501 Statesville Blvd Salisbury North Carolina 28144 with full military honors. Elder Louise E. Pass officiating.    

Viewing for Sgt. Raleigh Anderson, Jr., will be on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm at the J .L .Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Danville, VA.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home on the day of the service at 11:00a.m.

Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Va., Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”

 Masks are required all services and visitations. Attendees are also asked to follow social distancing guidelines.

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