Michael Wendell Anderson

Michael Wendell Anderson, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by friends and family. Mr. Anderson was born October 19, 1961 in Wayne County, NC to Adell Gurley Anderson and the late Leonard Anderson.

Mr. Anderson enjoyed playing piano, of which he did for his church for many years, as well as sing. He was a member of the Warsaw Seesaws Square Dance group for many years. He was also a loving Papa to all his grandchildren. He was also a veteran and his country was always close to his heart.

Mr. Anderson is survived by wife, Mary Nichols Anderson of the home; mother, Adell Gurley Anderson; sisters, Connie Draughon and husband, Steve of Warsaw and Brenda Brucker and husband, Fred of PA and Warsaw; one brother, Don Simmons and wife, Belinda of Fayetteville; one daughter, Jamie Bonner and husband, Ben of Texas; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, special nieces and nephews and cousins, 1 special cousin Evelyn West of Faison along with her great-granddaughter, Aiyana Holloman Jacobs. He is also survived by three close friends, Heidi Madrid, Nathan Parrish, and Cynthia Madrid and his fur babies, Mr. Wiggles, Cocoa and Gunner.

Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his dad, Leonard Anderson, and a daughter, Kathy Garcia.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Community Funeral Home Chapel of Warsaw. Entombment will follow at 2:00 pm at Wayne Memorial Park In Goldsboro. A visitation will be held at 11:00 am one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Warsaw First Original Free Will Baptist Church, 816 N. Pine Street, Warsaw, NC 28398.

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