Simon Anderson

Simon Anderson was born on April 6, 1944 in Mount Airy, Georgia and entered the Presence of his Lord & Savior on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Mr. Anderson was a long-time member of Hollywood Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Choir Member and on the Building and Grounds Committee. Simon was a loyal and faithful husband to his wife for over 52 years before she passed away. He was an amazing and supportive Dad to his children. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was affectionately known as “Papa” or “Grandpa”. Simon enjoyed helping others, gardening, watching sports-especially UGA Football, singing, playing his guitar, and spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid billiards player who was known as "Simon the Diamond." Simon attended the Smokey Mountain Shoot-Out Billiards Tournament in April 2025 to watch the players; within five minutes of watching, Simon identified who the winner would be, and he was accurate! Simon was greatly loved by his children, grandchildren/great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. He will be greatly missed, but leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ruby Anderson; his loving wife of 52 years, Janet Anderson; son, Mark Anderson; brothers, Joe and John Anderson; sisters, Kathleen Anderson, Sue Hicks, Martha Mannikko, Lou Ellen Rich, and Judy Tanksley.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Cathy Anderson, of Alto; son, Darryl Anderson, of Mt. Airy; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Danny LaFollette, of Woodstock; six grandchildren, Toni, Shannon, Samantha, Spencer, Aaron, and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Evangeline and Emma; brother, James Anderson, of Tucker; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Teresa Anderson, of Flowery Branch; brother, Bud Anderson, of Cornelia; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Emily Anderson, of Cornelia; Daniel and Joy Anderson, of Toccoa; sister, Effie Thompson, of Cumming; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel in Demorest.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Pastor Don Samples officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family extends their gratitude and appreciation to everyone for their love and support. A special “Thank You” to the staff of Northeast Georgia Medical Hospice for your care and support.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.