Obituary of Kenneth G. Anders

Kenneth George "Ken" Anders Jr. 39, of Girard, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 in Durant, OK as a result of a truck accident. Ken was born on November 9, 1973 to Rev. Kenneth and Debra (Kells) Anders in Jacksonville, IL. He was a 1991 graduate of Winchester High School. On March 22, 2001 Ken married Sharon Mouser in Girard, IL. Ken was an over the road truck driver for E Transport Carrier, Inc. in Staunton, IL. He loved preaching, playing, singing and writing gospel music and was a member of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Girard, in his youth he was a member of the Bloomfield Baptist Church where he was baptized. Ken loved his son, Joshua and his family. He also enjoyed music, fishing, hunting, the outdoors and motorcycles. Ken is survived by his wife, Sharon Anders of Girard; son, Joshua Michael Anders of Beardstown, IL; mother, Debra K. Anders of Winchester, IL; 3 brothers, Robert Anders of Union, MO, Timothy Anders of Springfield, IL and James Anders of Olathe, KS, as well as several aunts,uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Kenneth Anders in 1999; grandparents, Earl and Lillie Kells and Clarence and Edna Anders. Funeral Information Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00pm, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the First Christian Church in Girard where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the church with Revs. Wilbur Mouser and Craig Anders officiating. Burial will take place in the Girard Cemetery. Donations Information Memorials are suggested to the Joshua Anders Education Fund C/O Farmers State Bank in Winchester, IL. Directions Visitation: First Christian Church Service: First Christian Church Cemetery: Girard Cemetery