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Kenneth E. Anderson

By T.J. Woodward

  Kenneth E. Anderson, 88, of Arkansas, formerly of Alabama, NY passed away on Saturday September 8, 2018 at Sparks Hospital in Ft. Smith, AR. He was born on March 12, 1930 in Ligonier, PA., to the late Frank and Mary (Garland) Anderson. He is also predeceased by his 1st wife; Essie (Shetler) Anderson, 2nd wife Louretta (Fuller) Anderson; siblings Arlene Claycomb, Gladais Smitley, LeRoy Anderson and Ed Anderson.

Ken was a long time tractor salesman all over Western New York. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved racing, camping and tinkering with tractors. He will be remembered as a real people person.

He is survived by his wife; Mary Ann (Maltby) Anderson of AR.; children Ken (Joyce) Anderson, John (Terri) Anderson and Gary (Darlene) Anderson all of Alabama, Belinda (Rick) Cox of Bethany, Joyce (Wilburn) Archer of Ontario and Lisa (Dave) Laney of Alabama; step-children Gaylord (Cheryl) Ace of AR., Terry (Dan) Yates of Batavia, Brian (Tracy) Ace of Batavia, Barbara (Tom) Bodie of AR., Mae (Bob) Shafer of Medina and Matthew Ace of IN.; sister Anna Grace Holby of PA.; 31 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday September 15, 2018 from 10:00AM-12:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. Ken will be laid to rest in Alabama Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North St. in Batavia. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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