Dr. James Michael Anderson McCormick, South Carolina Obituary

Dr. James Michael Anderson

<p>&ldquo;For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.&rdquo; &nbsp;2 Cor. 5:1</p> <p>Dr. James Michael Anderson, 49, entered into eternal peace on February 12, 2021 at his home in Clarkston, Ga. He was born in Abbeville, SC on July, 3 1971. He is the son of William and Carol Anderson of McCormick, SC.</p> <p>Dr. Anderson graduated from McCormick High School Class of 1989. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Newberry College; where&nbsp; he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He earned his Masters Degree from Clemson University and his PhD from the University of Georgia.</p> <p>Dr. Anderson&rsquo;s tenure&nbsp; at Georgia State University as the Assistant Director of Disability Services spanned for sixteen years. He also worked in post-secondary disabilities for more than twenty five years. Dr. Anderson was President of AHEAD (Association of Higher Education) GA/HEAD, Chair of the Regents Administrative Committee-Disability Services (RAC-DS) and served as a volunteer with the Georgia Transplant Foundation on their Jumpstart Advisory Committee.</p> <p>Dr. Anderson joined Saint Luke Baptist Church in Lincolnton, Ga at an early age and was an active member of New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church in Decatur, Ga., where he served in the Food Pantry Ministry with his dear friend, Tommisean Thomas and Senior Pastor Bishop James H. Morton.</p> <p>Michael was preceded in death by his brother, William Bernard Anderson, his grandparents, Clyde and Lillie Anderson, six uncles and two aunts.</p> <p>In addition to his parents, he leaves to honor and cherish his memories, his brother, Kerry (Charlene) Anderson of Grovetown, Ga his sister, Wyshica (Bobby) Williams of McCormick, SC, a special niece and nephew, Jasmine Anderson of Atlanta, Ga and Quewon Anderson of Grovetown, Ga, his maternal grandmother, Nancy B. Hawes of Lincolnton, Ga , six uncles; Earl (LeeAnn) Anderson of McCormick, SC, Alexander (Angelnett) Anderson of Aiken, SC Roosevelt (Rontonya) Anderson of Greenwood, SC and&nbsp; Bill (Alice)&nbsp; Norman of Tampa Fla., six aunts; Eva (Tracy) Hines and Mamie Lois Tate of Lincolnton Ga, Ann (Hallah) Banks of Augusta Ga. Jessie Barker of Freeport, NY,&nbsp; Ida Jean (Bobby) Black of Darlington, SC,&nbsp; Willie B. Anderson of Plum Branch, SC and a host of cousins and friends.</p>
July 3, 1971 - February 12, 202107/03/197102/12/2021
Share Obituary:

Share a memory

Add to your memory
Photos/Video
Candle
Mementos

Tribute wall

Plant a tree in memory of Dr. James

An environmentally friendly option
G
Gina Flowers-Perimeter College Georgia State University
October 27, 2021
Dear Anderson Family--
Please forgive my late posting. On behalf of Perimeter College Georgia State University, please accept our condolences for the loss of your Michael. I teach at the GSU Dunwoody campus, and I remember how happy we all were for Michael when he earne...
Continue Reading
P
Phillip Gottdenker
February 25, 2021
Dr Anderson and I would always talk how Duke beats Clemson in basketball and how it’s unfair!!! I will always miss you!!
C
Conswello Ibe
February 25, 2021
Lit a candle in memory of Dr. James Michael Anderson
A candle was posted for Dr. James Michael Anderson.
A candle was posted for Dr. James Michael Anderson.
C
Conswello Ibe
February 25, 2021
I will miss my friend forever. Michael and I met each other at Beacon College years ago. The day we met was the day we never stopped talking. That day he and I became great friends. We laughed, talked, cried (well I did) but most of all had so much fun. He loved his fami... Continue Reading
Lawerence Jackson
February 24, 2021
A candle was posted for Dr. James Michael Anderson.
A candle was posted for Dr. James Michael Anderson.
H
Holly Jackson and Holly Crawford - GSU
February 23, 2021
Michael is missed! Always kind and smiling. Please accept our condolences and know Michael was a positive light in our lives.
Memorial Tree

Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of Dr. James Michael Anderson. Send flowers

N
Nathaniel O. Brown, MSW, Ph.D., CSWA
February 22, 2021
To the Anderson family,

I am very sorry for the loss of Dr. James Michael Anderson. I was very shocked to learn of his transition in this life. Michael was a wonderful friend who was private and engaging with his circle of friends and extended family. I met Michael wh...
Continue Reading
N
Nathaniel O. Brown, MSW, Ph.D., CSWA
February 22, 2021
Rodney, Mateel, Michael, and Nathan
L
Love, Cori and Hal Search
February 22, 2021
Hal and I are so blessed to have been able to call Michael our friend. His smile lit up the room, his laugh was infectious and his hugs left you feeling truly loved.
Memorial Tree

Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of Dr. James Michael Anderson. Send flowers

J
JGary & Mary Hearst
February 22, 2021
With Deepest Sympathy to the Anderson family. 
Gary & Mary Hearst
A candle was posted for Dr. James Michael Anderson.
A candle was posted for Dr. James Michael Anderson.