George Anders, 84, of Alma, AR passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in a local nursing home. He was a truck driver for HJ Baker, member of the Alma United Methodist Church, Fine Springs Masonic Lodge #439, Alma Masonic Lodge #735, past Worshipful Master, member of Scottish Rites of Fort Smith and Santa Fe, NM and the Mulberry American Legion Post #42. George was born December 22, 1935 in Coy, AR to the late Johnny and Lois (Martindale) Anders. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby and a son James Anders.
Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 6, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery in Alma under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. The service will be livestreamed on the Ocker-Putman Facebook page.
Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda Shackelford and husband Mark of Hackett; son, Steven Anders and wife Angela of Alma; daughter-in-law, Beatrice Anders of Alma; grandchildren, Chris Anders, Kayla Marcotte, Jamie Whitman, Brandon Shackelford, Jessica Anders, Derek Weinsinger and Dustin Croff; great grandchildren, Evan Parker Whitman, Sinye Raleigh Whitman, Brighton Whitman, Kay Marcotte, Brooklyn Weinsinger, Sawyer Paige Weinsinger, Karl Marcotte, Garrison Marcotte and Holden Whitman; sisters, Velma Garrett of Pensacola, FL and Katherine Newby of London, AR and brothers, Walters Anders of Centerville and David Anders of Russelleville.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Shackelford, Nick Marcotte, Anthony Whitman, Dillion Key, Derek Weinsinger and Dustin Croff.
Viewing will be from 12:00 until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, 917 Hwy 64 E., Alma, AR.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alma United Methodist Church, 22 Ash St., Alma, AR 72921