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James Ezekiel (Zeke) Anderson (1914-2005)

Yanceyville (07-07-2005) — James Ezekiel "Zeke" Anderson, 90, of 135 Fire Department Drive, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at his residence, following a two year period of declining health.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Yanceyville Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Bruce Wheeler. Interment will follow in the Harrison Family Cemetery on Old Hwy. 86 North, Purley.

Born in Yanceyville on Dec. 2, 1914, he was the son of George Andrew Anderson and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Slade Anderson, both deceased. Mr. Anderson was a graduate of Appalachian State Teachers College, taught school and was a long-term employee of the N.C. Department of Probation and Paroles, retiring as district supervisor in 1979 and returning to his home county. He was a member of Yanceyville Presbyterian Church and Floyd, Va. Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Dan River Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. He was a charter member of the Caswell County Historical Association and held several offices.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sallie Gibbs Pridgen Anderson and son Albert Gallatin Anderson, of the home; daughters, Bettie Slade A. Kreplick and husband Dr. Joseph Kreplick of Dunedin, Fla., Anne Harriet A. Whitfield and husband R.L. Whitfield Jr., of Beulah, Colo., and Julie Lawrence A. Smith and husband Stan Smith of Elon College; sister Mrs. Ruth Anderson Howze of Charlottesville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. A son, Samuel Harrison Anderson predeceased him.

The family will receive friends and relatives 30 minutes prior to the service at the church and other times at the residence. The family will be assisted by the Harrelson Funeral Service.