John Edward “Ed” Anderson

John Edward “Ed” Anderson, age 86, of Marietta, GA passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on September 14, 2016.

Ed was the son of the late John Earl and Mattie Mae Anderson and was also preceded in death by brother, Baby Boy Anderson (died at birth); sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Rev. Jewell Dowdy; and brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Barbara Anderson.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Helen Anderson, Marietta, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Thomas Cunningham, Woodstock, GA and Susan & Jimmy Anderson, Powder Springs, GA; grandchildren, Michael and Hannah Anderson and Jeremy Anderson; great-grandchildren, Sparrow Anderson and Josiah Anderson.

His passion was woodworking and filling the house with music, great love of family and a wonderful sense of humor.

Funeral services for Ed are scheduled for 2 PM Saturday September 17, 2016 at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega, GA.

Rev. Larry Ritch will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega, GA on Saturday September 17, 2016 from 12 Noon to 2 PM.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements.