Orville M. Anderson

Orville Merrill “Andy” Anderson, 92, of Hot Springs, passed away May 6, 2020.

Born in Kingsford, Mich., to the late Alvin and Agnes Anderson, Andy became an accomplished musician early in life. By the age of 12, he was playing the accordion professionally with much older jazz musicians. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and became one of the celebrated Navy “Sea Bees” during World War II.

Once back stateside, Andy graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., and began a distinguished management career with AT&T. He retired at 58.

Andy lived in Hot Springs for over 25 years. He became an active member of the Jazz Society, Diamondhead Golf Club and a friend to many. Genuine and kind-hearted, he embraced his new community and they welcomed him with open arms.

Andy was predeceased by his wife, Rosemary; his son-inlaw, David Gegare; and many well-loved pups.

Those who will miss him most are his son, Lee Anderson, of Owensboro, Ky.; daughter, April Gegare, of Green Bay, Wis.; daughter, Dawn (Toby) Funk, of Sherwood, Ore.; granddaughters, Jenna Funk and Mackenzie Bailey; and his beloved Hot Springs family, including Peggy Hale, Jan (Mike) Copeland and a special pup he called “Rowdy.”

Memorials may be made to the Jazz Society of Hot Springs, P.O. Box 22662, Hot Springs, AR 71903; or the Humane Society of Garland County, at http:// hsgconline.org or P.O. Box 1484, Hot Springs, AR 71902.

Online guestbook and tributes are available at http://www. GrossFuneralHome.com.