Kenton Anderson

Kenton Alfred Anderson, 68, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday, March 31 in the comfort of a home filled with family.
   He was born in Winchester, Indiana on September 6, 1948 to Junior and Glenna Ruth Davis Anderson. He was a 1966 graduate of Williamsburg High School.
   Kenton worked over 30 years with Belden before retiring as a manager. He enjoyed living on the farm with his wife, Pam. He raised exotic animals and then raised and trained racing horses with his father-in-law, Willard Newman. Most recently, he bred show cattle.
   Kenton was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed playing golf and fishing.
   Kenton was a faithful member of the Economy United Methodist Church, which has lifted up him and his family through his illness.
   Kenton will be missed by his wife, the former Pam Newman, whom he married on July 10, 1992; their children, Stephanie & Tom Chang, Amy & Brad Drendel, Corey & Gina Anderson, Emily & John Baranowsky, Kendra & Eddie Brown and Jon & Sara Starr; grandchildren, Ryan, Alex, Bailey, Hannah, Abigail, Dawson, Ava, Luke, John, Stella, Madison and Nolan; father, Junior Anderson; sisters, Ruth Anderson and Luann Michael & her husband, Joe; brothers, Ron & Sandy Anderson and Larry Anderson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.
   Kenton was preceded in death by his mother, Glenna Anderson, in 2005 and his sister, Pamela Anderson, in 1993
   Rev. Ken Wooden will conduct a funeral ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5 at the Economy United Methodist Church, 306 Market Street in Economy. Interment will follow in the Economy Cemetery.
   Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, at the Smith & McQuiston Funeral Home, 321 US 27 South, Fountain City.
   Memorial contributions may be sent to the Economy United Methodist Church, PO Box 146, Economy, IN 47339 or Reid Health Hospice, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374.