Robert Roy Anderson Obituary (1932

Robert Roy Anderson, born August 3, 1932, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Friendship Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Friendswood, Texas. He was a husband, father, grandfather and friend to many in the Clear Lake-Webster area. Robert was born to parents Earl and Ruth Vaught in Akron, Ohio, and was later adopted by Jack Anderson when his mother remarried. After graduating High School, Robert entered the Air Force and traveled the United States, meeting his future wife, Mary Jane, through activities at the First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas. They married in 1956 and moved to Webster, Texas to start their family. He and Mary Jane were members of the Webster Presbyterian Church followed by the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church and loved their church family dearly. Bob will be remembered for playing the piano in the early church services for many years. He is survived by son James Anderson, daughter Judith Peace and husband Olander Peace, stepsons J.O and Cory, daughter-in-law Amy Peace and grandchildren Bradyn and Alyssa, daughter Sarah Duke and partner Brian Dawson, and granddaughter Cherise Wellmann. Robert was predeceased by wife Mary Jane Anderson, daughter Mary Ruth Anderson, and son-in-law Tommy Duke. Robert loved his community and supported the volunteer fire department and Webster square dancing club in the early years. He retired from the post office in 1995 and was an active member of the Webster Citizen Police Academy, attending several classes and participated in a 'ride-along' program with patrol officers to see the world through their eyes. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 1/21/2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM by Rev. Rachel Young, Associate Pastor of Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church.