Richard Anderson, 68, of Mohawk, passed away at his home Sunday after a lingering illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Beatrice Hansel Anderson.

Richard served his country with the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

Richard was a loving husband, and wonderful father who loved his family more than the world.

He is survived by his wife: Judy McKee Anderson; sons: George (Marsha) Anderson and Chris (Laura) Anderson; grandchildren: Abigail, Cole and Harleigh Anderson, and Triston Craft; brothers: Douglas (Sherry) Anderson, Roger (Kathy) Anderson, and Haskell Anderson, all of Greene County; sisters: Peggy (Carl) Fillers of Greene County, Sandra (Eddie) Eidson of Morristown; special friends: Jerry and Shirley Craft, and Ronald and Shirley Ray; special godchildren; Gregory Craft, Marah and Samuel Chance; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:30 p.m. today in the east chapel of Allen Funeral Home prior to the service at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Wisecarver and Amedysis Chaplain John McPharon officiating.

The body will lie in state from 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday at Concord Baptist Church.

Military graveside services will follow at Bible Cemetery in Mohawk.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Anderson, George Anderson, Carly Fillers, John Fillers, Scott Eidson and Brandon McKee.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Ken and Carla Nickles, and the staffs of Amedysis Hospice and Durham-Hensley Health and Rehab.

The family is very thankful for all the help and support from Shirley Craft. She was an angel in disguise.