James D. Anderson, 79 of Germantown, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by his family on March 30, 2022. Visitation will be Friday, April 8th beginning at 3:00 p.m. Germantown United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., April 8, 2022 at Germantown United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Carpenter, officiating. Graveside services will take place on Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery in Millington, TN. Arrangements are by High Point Funeral Home.

James was born in Iuka, Mississippi to Bill and Gertrude Anderson on August 4, 1942. He has been married to his wife, Brenda, for almost 57 years. He owned Discount Building Supply for over 30 years. He worked hard and was able to retire in 2000. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, walking at the mall, having breakfast at Chick-fil-a and especially spending time with his grandson, Samuel. He was like a father to Samuel. James was a veteran of the Army National Guard where he attained the rank of Staff Sargent. He was a long time member of Frayser Heights United Methodist Church. After moving to Germantown, he became a member of Germantown United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed listening to his wife sing in the choir and being a member of the Lamplighters Sunday School class. He loved his family tremendously and would do anything for them. He enjoyed coaching and influenced many young people by coaching the Frayser Rebels and sponsoring many teams. He enjoyed playing practical jokes with his longtime friend, Gene Gustafson. He loved to play Hearts with his church friends and hosted a church New Year's Eve party for his Sunday school class for over 35 years.

Mr. Anderson is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Irene Melvin, Shirley Jones, and brother William Albert.

James is survived by his wife, Brenda M. Anderson, daughters, Bonnie (Charles) McNutt of Inman, SC, Julie (Daniel) Murphy of Columbia, TN, grandson, Samuel Armstrong, brother-in-law, David Jones and many nieces and nephews, that he treated as his children.

Pallbearers will be family members.

Memorials may be given to The Salvation Army, Germantown United Methodist Church music fund or a charitable organization of your choice.