Robert Lee Anderson

Robert Lee Anderson, 83 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Robert graduated from Metropolis High School in 1961 and married the love of his life, Jeanie Beard on May 29, 1961. He retired as a systems operator after 35 years at EEI. He enjoyed being outdoors, including activities such as gardening, mowing and walking. Robert attended Anchor of Hope church, loved clocks and liked watching westerns. He enjoyed sports cars, especially his beloved black BMW convertible. Robert was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and provider and is going to be sorely missed.

Robert is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanie Anderson; daughters, Debbie Bowling and husband William, Cheryl Leggett and husband Dale, and Angie Anderson; grandchildren, Justin Williams (Cindy), Ashley York (Rusty), Brittany Christ (Nick), Christin Wadley (T.J.), Sarah Bowling, Amber Mullins (Ryan), Jeremy Leggett (Macy), Tyler Parr (Courtney), Katie Parr (Jewel), and Haley Parr; 16 great grandchildren; brothers, Carl Wayne Anderson (Mary) and Raymond Anderson Jr. (Barbara); sister, Linda Sue Tucker; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary (Cole) Anderson and brother, Nathan Dale Anderson.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given in Robert’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

Pallbearers will be William Bowling, Dale Leggett, Jeremy Leggett, Justin Williams, Tyler Parr and Katie Parr.

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