Wesley “Lavell” Anderson, 87, of Rockingham, passed away at home Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
Lavell was a son of the late Kenneth and Rosa Anderson, born July 27, 1937, in Darlington, South Carolina.
Lavell graduated from Rockingham High School and was drafted in the Army. He would go on to work in the Newport News Shipyard as a radiation inspector. Later he returned to Rockingham to work for Merita Bakeries.
He was a member and former deacon of Mount Olive Baptist Church. He was a Gideon, mason and a charter member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church.
Lavell is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Peggy Anderson; children, Mike Anderson, Cris Anderson and Tim Anderson; grandchildren, Michael Anderson, Nicol Anderson and Isaac Anderson; brothers, Reese Anderson (Jean) and Calvin Anderson (Patricia).
The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. D.W. Feaster and the Rev. Delane Burris officiating. Burial will follow at Richmond County Memorial Park with military honors presented.
Online condolences can be made at watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is assisting the Anderson family.
