James Kent Anderson

James Kent Anderson of Adrian, Mich., age 77, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015, at home with his family at his side. He was born in Morenci, Mich., to Lena (Arnold) Anderson and Kenneth Anderson on May 28, 1937. He married Brenda Collins Sprague on May 21, 1977, she survives.Jim was most recently the owner and operator of Timbercraft Manufacturing in Addison, Mich. until his retirement in 2007. Prior to owning Timbercraft, Jim also served as plant manager at Brazeway, Inc. where he worked for 18 years. Jim loved bowling, dancing, and the outdoors, especially watersports at Round Lake. He was an avid University of Michigan fan.Jim leaves behind a loving family; Kim Wahl of Corona, Calif.; Kendra (Gary) Ondrus of Oregon, Ohio; Kenneth (Tanya) Anderson of Onsted; from his first wife, Gayle Ives Anderson; Haley (Kyle) Espinoza of Adrian; step-son Matthew Sprague of Adrian; a sister Cheryl (Joel) Johnson of Manitou Beach; and special nephews, Chris and Kevin Anderson. Jim also leaves behind his grandchildren, Jamie Wahl, Jacob (Nicci) Wahl, Michael (Carly) Wahl, Kayla Sims, Erika (Jason) Box, Kirk (Sarah) Kayser, Kristen Kayser, Isabelle Anderson, Willow McDermott, Madeleine Fuller, Juliette Espinoza, Emma and Violet Espinoza, Ethan and Samantha Sprague, and great grandchildren; Cody and Connor Wahl, Anthony, Landon and Kaitlyn Wahl, Jayden and Caleb Palmer, Lillian Box and Mary Kayser; and numerous nieces and nephews survive.Jim was pre-deceased by his parents and brothers, Larry and Gregory Anderson.Funeral services for Jim will be Monday, April 13, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Marc Collins officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation was held on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer Assn., American Juvenile Diabetes Assn. and Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

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