Gary L. Anderson of Floral City passed away October 1st at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville. He was 78. Born in Ft. Des Moines, Iowa, Gary lived most of his life in Illinois and was a distributor for Pepperidge Farm, until 1999 when he and Karen moved to Dunnellon. He was also a distributor for Joyce Beverages. Gary and Karen moved to Floral City in 2021.
Gary also served in the US Air Force during Vietnam, and was a very proud veteran. He thoroughly enjoyed golfing with his buddies, grilling, and boating. He loved his family very much, and he considered their neighbors on their little island family as well.
Gary is survived by his loving wife Karen; daughter Julie Rhoades (Wayne); son David Anderson (Denise); brother Ross Anderson; sister Deidre Anderson; and grandchildren Darian and Derek Anderson and Ryan Rhoades. There will be a service with full military honors at Florida National Cemetery on Friday October 20, 2023 at 10:30am. Arrangements are under the care of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, 3075 S. Florida Ave, Inverness, FL 34450.
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