Timmonsville- Stephen H. Anderson, Jr., 82, passed away on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015in a local hospital.

A memorial service will be Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will speak to family and friends after the service.

Mr. Anderson was born in Charlotte, NC, the son of the late Stephen H. Sr. and Ruth Palmer Anderson. He served his country in the US Army as a Lieutenant. Steve was a graduate of Clemson University. He was a great Tiger Fan! His career involved farming, Assistant County Supervisor FMHA Sumter County then,County Supervisor Darlington County. Before retiring, he was the County Supervisor for Florence.

Steve was married to the late Anna Rogers Anderson who preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 2009.

Surviving are a son, Stephen "Chip" and his wife Dianne, Timmonsville; daughter,Dr. Kathryn Anderson and her husband William Sligh, Hartsville; a brother, Philip S. (Carol) Anderson; grandson, Stephen H. (Samantha) Anderson, IV and great -grandchildren, Stephen Eli Anderson, GraceLynn Michelle Anderson; sister- in-law Kay Rogers and several nieces and nephew, and a special niece, Jean and her husband, Mike Dixon. He is preceded by a brother, George, sister, Betty and his faithful canine companion, "Shadow"

The family wishes to "Thank" Comfort Keepers for their care, the Drs. and Staff of the10th floor of McLeod Hospital, Nurses and staff of the Presbyterian Home and a special caregiver, Hazel Bryant.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

You may sign the memory wall at www.laytonandersonfh.com