CMSgt (Retired) Leon Anderson
May 7, 1940 ~ September 2, 2019
CMSgt Leon Anderson was born on May 7, 1940 to the late Cornelius Anderson and the late Emma Jean Thompson in St. Louis, Missouri. Leon graduated from Summer High School and attended Harris-Stowe State College. Leon also went to Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, TX.
At age 19, Leon enlisted in the United States Air Force, and was stationed all over the country, and indeed all over the world. In 1965 Leon married Luelle Thibodeaux and together they had four children.
After a long and storied thirty year career, Leon retired from the Air Force. He then embarked on another successful career in civil service, where he worked for over twenty years.
Since 1992 Leon has worshipped at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and he was a dedicated member of both the men’s choir and mixed chorus.
On September 2, 2019 Leon went home to be with the Lord. Left behind to cherish Leon’s memory are his wife of nearly fifty-four years, Luelle, daughter, Tracey (Edward), son, Kelly, daughter, Karen and son, Terrence. Leon also leaves behind a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Extended family members include, his sisters, Lillie Hayes, Chezia Thompson-Strand, Bertha Darkwah, James Thompson Jr. and Claudine Thompson. Leon was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Jean Thompson, his father, Cornelius Anderson, his sister Louise Dickerson, and his brother, Joseph Anderson, Sr.
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Interment: September 13, 2019 12:00 am - August 26, 2025 2:33 pm
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Rest in peace Uncle Andy. You will be truly missed. Now the lord can take of you forever. Luv you always.
Your nephew,
James Malveaux Jr.
Rest in peace my brother. You will be greatly missed.
Ronnie Williams
My heartfelt condolences to the Anderson Family, especially Ms. Lue.
Love Holy Redeemer Family member: Janice Mayfield
My his soul rest in eternal peace through the mercy of God. Amen.
Our most sincere condolences to the Anderson Family. Our prayers are with you…
Leo and Irene Edwards
Love forever and always PAPA ANDERSON. Continue to watch over us.
Our sincere condolences to Ms Luelle Anderson and family.
My sincere condolences to Leon’s family. Leon and I were stationed together at Westover AFB in MA in the mid-late 60’s. After I retired in 1981 I visited San Antonio on business. Leon and I and several other acquaintances had dinner together. I think is was in the mid to late 90’s. We always had great times together with lots of laughs. It made our working relationship really enjoyable. So sorry for your loss.