James Guthrie Anderson Winchester, Virginia Obituary

James Guthrie Anderson

James Guthrie Anderson, Sr., 84, of Winchester, VA passed away at his home on Saturday, September 17, 2016.<br><br>James Guthrie was born in Prince Edward County, VA on March 28, 1932 and grew up on a dairy farm, the son of John Guthrie and Lena Haines Anderson. He served his country in the Army and received his B.S. in Agricultural Education from Virginia Tech. He worked for the John Deere Company as a Territory Manager. After his retirement, he continued his work with John Deere dealers as a salesman at Trible Equipment in Warrenton and Carlyle and Anderson in Winchester. He told people his blood ran green. He took pride in working in his yard and vegetable garden. James married Cora Helen Fry on August 22, 1964 at Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church in Winchester where he was a faithful, lifelong member.<br> <br>Along with his wife, Cora Helen, he is survived by his children, James G. Anderson, Jr. of Centreville, VA, Margaret Anderson Eldridge and her husband, Matthew, of Charlottesville, VA, and Thomas L. Anderson of Costa Rica; brothers, Henry Chesterman Anderson of Prince Edward County and Charles Thomas Anderson and his wife, Holly, of Richmond, VA; and three granddaughters, Anna, Isabel, and Uma.<br><br>He was preceded in death by a brother, John Walton Anderson of Crozet, VA.<br><br>The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Winchester, VA.<br><br>A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Union Cemetery, 323 N. King Street, Leesburg, VA, with Rev. Waverly Reams officiating.<br><br>A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church, 446 Highland Avenue, Winchester, VA with Rev. Mary Locke officiating. All are invited to a reception at the Anderson home following the service. <br><br>Pallbearers will be D. Scott Athey, James G. Anderson, Jr., Thomas L. Anderson, Matthew T. Eldridge, John W. Anderson, Jr., Robert S. Anderson and Todd C. Anderson.<br><br>In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church, 446 Highland Ave, Winchester, VA 22601<br>
March 28, 1932 - September 17, 201603/28/193209/17/2016
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James Guthrie Anderson, Sr., 84, of Winchester, VA passed away at his home on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

James Guthrie was born in Prince Edward County, VA on March 28, 1932 and grew up on a dairy farm, the son of John Guthrie and Lena Haines Anderson. He served his country in the Army and received his B.S. in Agricultural Education from Virginia Tech. He worked for the John Deere Company as a Territory Manager. After his retirement, he continued his work with John Deere dealers as a salesman at Trible Equipment in Warrenton and Carlyle and Anderson in Winchester. He told people his blood ran green. He took pride in working in his yard and vegetable garden. James married Cora Helen Fry on August 22, 1964 at Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church in Winchester where he was a faithful, lifelong member.

Along with his wife, Cora Helen, he is survived by his children, James G. Anderson, Jr. of Centreville, VA, Margaret Anderson Eldridge and her husband, Matthew, of Charlottesville, VA, and Thomas L. Anderson of Costa Rica; brothers, Henry Chesterman Anderson of Prince Edward County and Charles Thomas Anderson and his wife, Holly, of Richmond, VA; and three granddaughters, Anna, Isabel, and Uma.

He was preceded in death by a brother, John Walton Anderson of Crozet, VA.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Winchester, VA.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Union Cemetery, 323 N. King Street, Leesburg, VA, with Rev. Waverly Reams officiating.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church, 446 Highland Avenue, Winchester, VA with Rev. Mary Locke officiating. All are invited to a reception at the Anderson home following the service.

Pallbearers will be D. Scott Athey, James G. Anderson, Jr., Thomas L. Anderson, Matthew T. Eldridge, John W. Anderson, Jr., Robert S. Anderson and Todd C. Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church, 446 Highland Ave, Winchester, VA 22601

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Sep
22
Visitation
Thursday, September 22 2016
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Jones Funeral Home - Winchester
228 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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24
Service
Saturday, September 24 2016
01:00 PM
Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church
446 Highland Ave
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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