Ray Anderson
April 11, 1950 ~ February 25, 2019
Ray Anderson, 68, of Columbus, passed away on February 19, 2019, in Greenwood. Ray was born April 11, 1950, in Moss, Tennessee, the son of Roby Blair and America Etta Jenkins Anderson. He married Cheri Hauck on May 22, 1976. Ray had a career in sales. He enjoyed playing slow pitch softball and was well known for his home run hitting power. He also enjoyed bowling and playing golf at which he also excelled. Ray was proud to volunteer and carry on the legacy that his parents started at the America and Roby Anderson Community Center. Most of all, Ray loved spending time with his family, especially his wife, sons and granddaughters. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday February 25, 2019, at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Edwards officiating. Calling will be from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for an after funeral meal at the America and Roby Anderson Community Center following the services. Memorials may be made to the America and Roby Anderson Community Center, 421 McClure Rd., Columbus, Indiana 47201, or a charity of donor’s choice. Survivors include his wife, Cheri Hauck Anderson; sons, Jason Anderson of Columbus and Kevin (Kara) Anderson of Trafalgar; grandchildren, Arden, Amelia, and Kairi Anderson; brothers, Robert (Madonna) Anderson of Indianapolis, Arthur (Betty) Anderson of Columbus and Tony (Brenda) Anderson of Columbus; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roy and James Anderson; as well as two sisters Linda Lynn and Kathy Humphreys. You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet. Information: www.jewellrittman.com.
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Ray was a super nice man, went to high school with Ray, Also played some softball, and followed Ray in his prime playing softball, RIP dear friend.
Positive thoughts for the entire Anderson family. Ray always treated me well, and I enjoyed spending time with him hearing stories from his softball days, and getting to play golf with him at Greenbelt G.C. Rest in Peace Ray.
Prayers for the entire Anderson family and friends in this sad time. He was definitely a legend on the softball diamond! Such a kind man.
So sorry to read that Ray has passed away. He worked for my dad and was such a sweet man. I’ll never forget him dressing up as Santa and how wonderful he was with all of the children. And he was especially kind to Justin when he was very sick. God bless you all, especially Cheri, his sons and grandchildren. God received a gentle soul.
Sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Ray was an AWESOME Uncle I have many great memories of him from when I was small and him trying to teach me about his duffel bag of golf balls. Or Wrestling with all of us kids until Grandma would holler Ray leave those kids alone or watching him in Grandmas bathroom looking in the mirror talking to him self always the same you handsome devil don’t you ever die. Then when I wears older the way he took care of Grandma And Grandpa every morning bring them breakfast while I was their taking care of them and even after I left to work full time he was there every morning checking on them he always had time for all of us I Love you Uncle Ray Rest In Peace. Aunt Cheri I know you and the boys will miss home like crazy hogs and love to all of you.
Cheri I’m so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. God bless and comfort you.
Dear Cheri and Family, Ray was a guy who always made you smile. I have good memories of being young and all of us bowling together, Ray & Sheri, Jack (Dixon) and my sis, Bonnie Neal Davis, and me. When we closed the bowling alley down, we’d all go to Waffle House which was at the corner of 25th & National Road, and get fairly rowdy and stay until the wee hours of the morning. What fun we had and what pleasant memories still fresh after all these years. Cheri, I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious husband,. Take care. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
As a youngster playing softball with Countryside Pools Ray was my idol. Their was never a fence that could contain his power. Ray….your quick wit kept us all in stitches. Will never forget you and I splitting a whole bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken between games at Gieser Park. Gods getting the perfect clean-up hitter for his team.??🙏🏼
Sad Times; My heartfelt condolences goes out to your family. I had the pleasure of knowing Ray, which he was a great guy to have known (funny man) we bowled together with my brother Bob which he also played softball with for many years. He will be sadly missed…… Sincerely Christopher Skene
Ray was one of my childhood friends. We spent hours at the city course and at Otter Creek. Ray and I walked many miles together (listening to him sing the BEATLES song, “YOU CAN’T DO THAT”… I will miss him. He was a wonderful and positive person. When I bowled with Ray, it was the first time that I thought maybe he found a sport he wouldn’t be able to master. The next time I came home from the military, old Ray was bowling 235’s continually. Ray was one of the most athletic people I have ever met. There was nothing he couldn’t do. I always considered Ray one of my closest friends. Such a nice guy…
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