Joseph Ryan Anderson

Joseph Ryan “J.R.” Anderson, born May 3, 1980, passed away July 16, 2012. He worked for Ohio Willow Wood, Cott Systems and T.S. Tech. He was last employed as an IT Systems Administrator at the State of Ohio Public Defenders Office. He received a Business Science Degree. He enjoyed golf, basketball, fishing and weight lifting. J.R. was a blood donor, outstanding member of society and a supporter of children charities. Survived by parents James Bret and Cecilia Anderson, grandmother Bonnie Anderson, brothers Dwight and Christopher, aunts and uncles, Teri and Phil Ley, Todd Anderson, Laura Riffle, Eugene Nelson, Genevieve and Kenny Schlosser, Tim Nelson, Inez and Randy Muncy, Charlie Nelson, Cecil and Cheryl Nelson, along with many special cousins. Family will receive friends Sat. 10-12 pm at PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 331 West Main St., Mt. Sterling, OH; where a memorial service will follow at 12 pm. Family will receive friends for food and fellowship at the Mt. Sterling Community Center, 164 E. Main St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 following the memorial service.