George "Rudy" Anderson

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” George “Rudy” Anderson, 81, of Church Hill went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2024 following a brief illness. Rudy enjoyed woodworking, yard selling, gardening, working on the farm, and coaching softball. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, George P. and Gaynelle Potter Anderson; daughter, Melinda Anderson James; sister, Carol Anderson Smith; brother, Gary Dean Anderson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Brenda Peterson Anderson; twin daughters, Jodie Anderson (Doug), Jamie Anderson (Allen); grandchildren, Katie James, Victoria Cole, Sophia Harvey, and Jesse Cole; great-granddaughter, Jazlynn Harvey; son-in-law, Al James; brother, Robert Anderson; along with a host of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. A graveside service will follow at Holston View Cemetery with Pastor Bob Underwood officiating. Pallbearers will be Doug McDavid, Allen McGlocklin, Jesse Cole, Dusty Roberts, Travis Johnson, and Ben Anderson. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the Anderson family.