Gerald Anderson

GERALD  KENNETH  ANDERSON,  59 Gerald Kenneth Anderson of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 3, 1957 in Folkston, Georgia to the late Simon Peter and Adelaide Anderson; and he moved to the area in 2002 coming from Lakeland, Florida. He was a retired lineman from Verizon. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Simon Anderson; and two sisters, Sharon Boleman and Paulette Douglas. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Laurncille Anderson; children, Karlotte Sierra of Lakeland, Kenneth “Cochise” Anderson of Lakeland, Mercedes Kosbab (Danny) of Clermont, Nathaniel Baker of Zephyrhills, Ashlie Sanchez (Jorge) of Lake Wales, Sage Baker of Lakeland and Simon Peter Anderson of Lake Wales; sister, Pam Bodamer of North Carolina; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home.