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Anderson, Hugh (1905-2011)
Anderson, Hugh
Obituary
2011
Mr. Hugh Anderson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at the age of "106" years old.
He was the son of the late Ed and Rosea Lee Downey Anderson. Mr. Anderson was born on December 16, 1905 in Sealy, Texas. He was the last survivor of 13 siblings. He was the grandson of the late Louis Downey and Lucy Josey Downey, who were among the first settlers in Sealy, Texas. Hugh was united in holy matrimony to the late Rosea Lee Hardrick on October 20, 1925 in Sealy, Texas. They were happily married for over 80 years. To this union they were blessed with three daughters, Doris Mathis (Willie -deceased), Ottman Johnson (Aaron Perry -deceased), and Huretta Larkin (Jack-deceased). He was blessed with eight (8) grandchildren, Dalvy (Barbara) Mathis, Jacqueline Larkin, Aaron Johnson Jr., Toa Perot, Montra (Gerry) Allen, Hugh Larkin, Torgy Garcia, and Rhonda Larkin; 10 great-grandchildren, Julian Lyons, Meghan Lyons, Jared Lyons, Berchelle (Terrance) Haynes, Brandon Perot, Whitney Larkin, Brittany Allen, Javier Garcia, Rolando Mathis, and Ryan Garcia; five (5) great-great-grandchildren, Julian C. Lyons, Jordyn Lyons, Mia Lyons, Tyrell Perot, and Ta'kiyah Perot, who affectionately called him Pa Pa. Mr. Anderson was a lifetime resident of Sealy, Texas. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. He resided on Anderson Street which was named after him during the 1930's. During the 1940's, he became an entrepreneur and opened Hugh's Dry Cleaners, the first dry cleaners in Katy, Texas. He had a very successful business for 50 years. Upon his retirement from the dry cleaning business, he relaxed by fishing in his ponds and spending time with his beloved family. He loved to drive his 1968 classic Toronado Oldsmobile. He continued his family's legacy and purchased land and enjoyed raising cattle for many years. He was the owner of the HR Ranch (Hugh and Rosea) and a lifetime member of the Cattlemen's Association. He was a member of the Sealy Historical Society and articles on his life are on display in the Bellville Historical Museum in Bellville, Texas. A proclamation from the City of Sealy was presented to him for 75 years of marriage, dated November 8, 2000, and on December 16, 2005, a proclamation from the City of Sealy was proclaimed as Hugh Anderson Day. A Happy 80th Anniversary for Hugh and Rosea Lee Anderson was aired on the Marvin Zindler segment on channel 13, KTRK-TV, Houston, Texas. He was a sustaining member of the Sheriffs Association of Texas and a community activist for the betterment of all people. Hugh was an active member of the Bellville Church of Christ for many years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosea Lee Hardrick Anderson, his parents, grandparents, and his 12 brothers and sisters. He leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Doris Mathis, Houston, Texas, Ottman Johnson and Huretta Larkin of Sealy, Texas; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of relatives, friends, and his beloved Church of Christ family. |
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Anderson
Hugh
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