The Life Story & Obituary for Our Beloved
Elder Aaron Anderson, Jr.

On January 28, 1953, Elder Aaron Anderson, Jr., was born to Aaron Anderson, Sr., and Earnestine Anderson in Camden, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at an early age at Damascus Baptist Church in Camden Arkansas. He grew in the stature; as well the nurture and admonition of the Lord.  He graduated from the Job Corps in Royal, Arkansas, where he specialized in masonry. Elder Anderson earned an Electrical Degree from Foley Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. He worked at Ouachita Electric Co-Corporative Corporation and a few other companies as a foreman, supervisor, field supervisor, trainer and safety contact for a total of almost 50 (fifty) years. Also, during those years, he was a trainer for all underground work in the entire area.
Elder Anderson became an ordained Deacon in 1980 at Damascus Baptist Church. He later to join Zion Hill Baptist Church in April of 1987, accepted his call into the ministry and preach his first sermon January 1990.  During this time, he served as Intercessory Prayer Pastor Coordinator, Visitation Ministry Coordinator, Outreach Ministry Coordinator, Care Team Leader.  In August 2015, The Lord allowed Elder Anderson to go to Unity Church of God in Christ to assist Elder Jones until he joined Greater Love in 2018. Elder Anderson was officially installed as Pastor of Saint James Church of God in Christ in Willisville, Arkansas on December 6, 2019.  He dedicated himself to serve the congregation faithfully and passionately until his health began to decline. Elder Anderson's motto for ministry was, "I'm a 8 hour day employee, but I'm a 24 hour day servant".
Elder Anderson married the love of his life, Lady Armer Anderson on August 18, 1978.  Together they raised the family that consist of five daughters, four son, 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  On December 12, 2024, he returned to his heavenly home surrounded by his family.
He was proceded in death by his parents, sisters: Willie Mae Anderson, and Verlene Thomas, sons: Aaron Keitrick and DeAndre Anderson.
Those left to cherish his memory is his wife of 46 years, 7 children: Meshelle Taylor, Stacia Gentry, Felicia Anderson, Nakia, Anderson, Rhonda Dumas (Keynen), Cielita Barnes (Ray, Jr.), and Marcus Anderson, sisters: Phyllis Bush, Catherine Norful and Theresa Horton, a host of aunts, nieces, nephew, cousins, friends, and the Saint James Church of God in Christ family.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

2 Timothy 4:7-8