James Carl Anderson, 83, of Dunbar journeyed from his earthly home to his heavenly eternal home on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House.

He was born December 27, 1931, to Howard E. and Irene G. Anderson. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1949. Jim served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He served overseas in France as a Loadmaster and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his service, Jim received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

On November 7, 1957, he married E. Anne Kinser. He was proud to continue wearing his wedding shoes each anniversary and special occasions. He was a Master Electrician and owner of Anderson Electric Incorporated. He was an avid aviator after his time in the service, building his own planes that he flew out of Mallory Airport. Jim was a long-standing member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Rosalie Adams and Emma Ruth Osborn.

A beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anne; his daughter, Terry Lynn Gingras (Robert), of Richmond, VA, his son Timothy Carl Anderson (Kathy), of Greensboro, NC, and his brother Joe Anderson of Cross Lanes. He leaves behind five beloved grandchildren, Trevor and Hunter Gingras of Richmond; James "Andy", Joey, and Kaitlynn "Kaity" Anderson of Greensboro; and one granddaughter-in-law-to-be Carly Wasik (Trevor). Also left behind to cherish his memory are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family wishes to express appreciation to Gail Huffman (caregiver), Dodie Bowen (palliative care nurse), Dr. Wirts and other Hubbard Hospice medical staff members, and Rev. Dr. Okey Harless.

A service of celebration will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, August 27, at Dunbar United Methodist Church at 1401 Myers Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064, with the Rev. Dr. Okey Harless officiating. Inurnment will be held at a future date.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jim's name to Dunbar United Methodist Church building fund, 1401 Myers Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064, Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311 or a charity of your choice.