Michael Dean Anderson
A memorial service for Michael Dean Anderson, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Anderson passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born February 22, 1961, at West Plains, Missouri, to Donald Anderson and Rosa Mae Surritte Anderson. Mike was a truck driver for thirty-nine years and had drove for Lamar Owens, Barlow, Hicks, Transland, Garnett Wood, Charlie Coats and J Trans. He enjoyed working on vehicles and going to monster truck shows. Mike loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by three children, Justin Anderson, Dustin Anderson and wife, Sara, and Heather Farrar and husband, Christopher; sixteen grandchildren, Austin, Kassidy, Khaleesi, Rylie, Thomas, Connor, Emily, Hailey, Jacob, Wesley, Athena, Body, Justin Jr., Catelynn, Ryder, and Riley; his mother, Rosa Mae Anderson; two brothers, Richard Anderson and wife, Joy, and Dale Anderson and wife, Crystal; two sisters, Nancy Little and husband, David, and Susan Roberts; and many nieces and nephews.
His father, wife, Diana Richards, and one grandson, Wesley Anderson, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Melinda Rhoads
July 15, 2024 @ 11:09 am
I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a wonderful person. Prayers for all the family.
Randall and Teresa Romans
July 15, 2024 @ 5:30 pm
Richard and family, our sincerest condolences.
Bob Anderson
July 16, 2024 @ 7:04 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a special person will be missed by family and friends. His memory will live on and on thru his family and friends. May God richly bless and keep you during this time of loss. Praying for comfort and peace
Amber Redburn
July 16, 2024 @ 9:48 am
Dale, Crystal, and Anderson Families,
My Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Mike. He was 2 years older than me in High School and I do remember him being shy, quiet, but very nice to others. I will be keeping all of you in my daily prayers and thoughts. During this time may God provide peace, comfort, strength, and encouragement to all of you. God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Amber Redburn
Debbie Talbert
July 16, 2024 @ 11:37 am
My deepest sympathy to his Family and friends. Michael rode our school bus decades ago. I remember him being a gentle Giant and loving individual. My thoughts and prayers go out to all during this difficult time.
Darrin Reed
July 16, 2024 @ 3:36 pm
So sorry to hear of Mikes passing. He was a great man
Randall and Sheila Beard
July 17, 2024 @ 4:24 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. He was a great guy to hang out with and just talk with. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Melinda K De Shazo (Ray) Brenton
July 17, 2024 @ 9:35 pm
I got to know Mike when I worked for his Dad at Circle C Western Store, many moons ago, for many now, but, I remember Mike was always kind and talked when he came in the store along with Riahard and Dale also. Susan of course had her store and I talked to her often anyway, but Mike was always nice and although quiet, was also the one that was helpful to many others who needed a hand.