Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury ’70
U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
Memorial Affairs
obits@usna.com
410-295-4064
James D. “Jim” Anderton, age 63, died at home in Marietta, GA on August 16, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA with Rev. John Fraser officiating. He was born September 19, 1947, in Dallas, Texas to the late Ernest and Ruth Anderton. He graduated from The United States Naval Academy in 1970 and was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy. He proceeded to earn his “Wings of Gold” in Kingsville, Texas and went to serve his country faithfully in the venerable A-7E Corsair II. After his service, Jim settled in Marietta, Georgia with his family. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Judy, his son and wife, Brian and Becky, his son and wife, Jeff and Ariel, his son and wife, Matt and Ronda, seven grandchildren, Cole, Isaac, Abigail, Nate, Nick, Caroline, Jillian, and brother and sister-in-law, Blair and Joanie. A man of character; who’s word was always true and was always more concerned for others than himself, Jim fought the good fight and will be deeply missed. Thank you for living an example of fighting for our freedom and for the example you set in this, your most recent battle. We love you and will miss you. Contributions may be made to Georgia Cancer Specialist, “Pennies with Purpose”, 340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd., Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30060. Family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. www.mayes warddobbins.com
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on August 17, 2011
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