James William Anderson, 71, of Dawson, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Indian Creek Cemetery near Leonard.

James was born March 27, 1948 in Leonard to John Wesley Anderson and Ora Alice (Chennault) Anderson. He was raised in the Leonard and Trenton area of Northeast Texas and was a graduate of Trenton High School. James was the owner of Anderson Construction company for many years and later owned Anderson Whitetails in Navarro County. He was a faithful member of the NRA and avid supporter of President Donald Trump.

James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 48 years, Kay (Henderson) Anderson; two brothers, Roy Anderson and John Anderson and two sisters, Pauline Lillie (Anderson) Wolf and Bessie Mae (Anderson) Burden.

Survivors include two children, Scott Anderson and wife, Christine of Mexia and Michelle Davis and husband, Roger of Hewitt; brother, Don Anderson and wife, Claudine; sister, Elizabeth Anderson; sister-in-law, Adele Anderson (widow of John Anderson;) four grandchildren, Michael Anderson, Ashley Anderson and Anna Anderson, all of Mexia and Emily Davis of Hewitt; several nieces and nephews and other extended family members as well as many friends and his faithful canine companion, Bob.

The family requests that memorials or donations be made to the NRA at https://donate.nra.org/donate

Please sign the memorial guestbook for James at www.wadefuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.