Cw4 Anderson

Funeral services for retired Chief Warrant Officer-4 Elmer G. Anderson, 82, of Killeen, will be Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Killeen with a U.S. Army chaplain officiating. Burial will be at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. BRBRMr. Anderson died July 17, 2009, at a local nursing home. Mr. Anderson was born Jan. 6, 1927, at Craig Township, County of Burt, Neb. BRBRMr. Anderson flew his first plane at age 16, joined the Army in 1950 and became an aviator in 1959. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. His awards include the Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal; Army Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Medal with numerals 31; National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leak Cluster, Good Conduct Medal; Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars; United Nations Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver and one Bronze Service Stars; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 10-year device; Combat Infantry Badge; Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Master Army Aviator Badge; Presidential Unit Citation; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm. He retired in 1981 at Fort Hood, flew helicopters to off-shore oil rights in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. He was active with Young Eagles, an avid auto mechanic, member of the Killeen Pilot Association, charter member of the Army Aviation Association; lifetime member of the Hot Air Balloon Association and many other aviation associations. He attended church services at the 19th Chapel and Anderson Chapel on Fort Hood. BRBRSurvivors include his wife, Elizabeth Jean Anderson of Killeen; daughter, Debi Sadler of Corsicana; grandchildren, Karen Richards and Katie Short, both of Corsicana; great-grandchildren, Dalton Barkley, Bryce Richards and Jaden Phillips, all of Corsicana; and nieces, Susan and Sandra. BRBRHe was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lena Anderson; three brothers; and two sisters. Memorials may be made to Young Eagles, care of George Loffert, 2203 Dalwin Circle, Killeen, TX 76541. BR

Visitation

HarperTalasek Chapel
506 N. 38th Street
Killeen, TX  76543
Thursday, July 23, 2009
68 P.M.

Service

Funeral Service

HarperTalasek Funeral Home
506 N 38th St
Killeen, TX  76543
Friday, July 24, 2009
12:30 P.M.

Cemetery

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
11463 State Highway 195
Killeen, TX  76542

Memorial Contributions

Young Eagles
c/o George Loffert
Killeen, TX  76541