Bobby Joe Anderson

Bobby Joe Anderson, 82 of Mesquite, Texas entered into eternal peace on Monday, February 25, 2013.Born August 16, 1930 in Mesquite, Texas, he was the son of the late Lois Mae Ragsdale Terry and Isaac Newton Terry.He is survived by his wife of 61years, Sammye Rutherford Anderson, his sons Terry Sam and wife Debra, Michael Lynn and wife Paula, and Todd Rutherford and wife Sara.Grandchildren Tiffany and Matt Dixon, Sam and Laura Beth Anderson, Lauren, Allison, Mallory, and Max Anderson.Great grandchildren Maggie and Gracie Dixon and Wyatt and Cy Anderson. BJ as he was called by friends and family graduated from Mesquite High School in 1949 where he was president of his class for numerous years.He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church Mesquite.He was president of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce in 1971, chairman of Mesquite Planning and Zoning for 17 years.He was on the board of directors at Tri Cities Hospital and First State Bank of Mesquite. One of his great joys was donating the Westlake House and Park to the city and citizens of Mesquite. He has left a wonderful and lasting legacy for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hewas preceeded in death by parents: Lois Mae Ragsdale Terry and Isaac Newton Terry. He is survived by: wife of 61 years Sammy Lynn Rutherford Anderson; children: Terry Sam and wife Debra, Michael Lynn and wife Paula, Todd Rutherford and wife Sara Anderson; grand children: Tiffany and Matt Dixon, Sam and Laura Anderson, Lauren, Allison, Mallory and Max Anderson;Great-Grandchildren: Maggie and Gracie Dixon and Wyatt and Cy Anderson. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to:First Baptist Church Mesquite, 127 Kimbrough, Mesquite, Texas 75149.