marshall anderson, jr.
1941-1967
Life Story
Early Life and Family
Marshall Anderson, Jr. was born on May 8, 1941, in Newton, Newton County, Mississippi. He was the second child of Marshall Anderson, Sr. and Nora Lee Belt Anderson.
He was raised in Newton County alongside his siblings: Oscar Lee Anderson, Annie Ree Anderson, Dora Lee Anderson and Nancy Anderson Gaston. The Anderson family was deeply rooted in both faith and community life, values that shaped Marshall’s upbringing.
Education and Faith
Marshall attended Newton High Pilate School. During his formative years, he was also a member of Sylvester United Methodist Church, reflecting the strong Methodist tradition within the Anderson family.
His church and school affiliations indicate a life grounded in community, structure, and spiritual guidance.
Untimely Passing
Marshall Anderson, Jr. accidentally passed away on October 27, 1967, at the age of 26. His sudden death brought sorrow to his family and the broader Newton County community.
At the time of his passing, two of his sisters, Dora Lee Anderson Evans and Nancy Anderson Gaston, were residing in Detroit, Michigan — a reminder of the migration patterns that carried many Newton County families north during the mid-twentieth century.
Family and Survivors
He was survived by his parents, Marshall Anderson, Sr. and Nora Lee Belt Anderson; his siblings, Oscar Lee Anderson, Annie Ree Anderson, Dora Lee Anderson Evans, and Nancy Anderson Gaston; and his grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Belt of Newton.
Funeral and Interment
Funeral services were held at Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Lawrence, Mississippi. His pastor, Rev. Harold Leverett, officiated the service with assistance from Rev. Dudley Walker.
Interment followed in the church cemetery, where Marshall was laid to rest among family and community members connected to Union Chapel.
Resting Place
Union Chapel United Methodist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1950 Federal Census
- U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
- U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
- The Newton Record, Obituary, Wed, Nov 08, 1967 ·Page 6
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