Clyde E. Anderson, 90, of Franklin, IN, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born July 13, 1926 in Nineveh, IN to Sylvan Renso Anderson and Gertrude (Swift) Anderson. He married Lena F. (Stearns) Anderson on February 11, 1956 in Nineveh, IN she preceded him in death on December 11, 2013.
He was a United States Army Veteran of WW II having served in the European Theater. He retired in 1989 from Dolly Madison Bakeries in Columbus, IN after many years of service. He was a member of Nineveh Masonic Lodge #317. He enjoyed gardening, farming, and playing cards. He especially enjoyed family get togethers and was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Survivors include his two daughters, Debra K. Cook (Michael) of Edinburgh, IN, and Kimberly L. Knudsen (Robert) of Franklin, IN; four grandchildren Sylvia Higginbotham (Jamie) of Edinburgh, IN, Tyler Cook (Jennifer) of Whiteland, IN; Kara Roberts (Dean) of Greenwood, IN, Kyle Knudsen of Indianapolis, IN; great-grandchildren Alexis Merchant, Brayden Cook, and Graham Emerson Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers Donald, Louis, and Harlan Gene Anderson; sisters Margaret Schrougham, Marjorie Essex, Mildred McFarland; and infant sister Goldie Anderson.
A service will be conducted on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11AM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN. Friends may call Thursday, March 10, 2017 from 4-8PM at the mortuary where a Masonic service will be conducted at 7:30PM. Burial with full military honors will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, IN. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information at 317-738-0202.

Affiliations

Masonic Lodge
US Army