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Danny Anderson II

Danny Anderson, II, age 38, of French Creek, W.Va., died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his home.

He was born October 20, 1981 in Buckhannon, W.Va., a son of Danny Ray Anderson and Jessie Murphy Anderson.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his former wife, Amanda Anderson; two sons, Nathanual and Dharian Anderson; two daughters, Kira and Khia Suder; Nathanual’s mother, Rachel Alkire Springer; two brothers, Walter & James Anderson; two sisters, Jennifer Tenney and Joden Anderson and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Danny was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette Sue; paternal grandparents, Walter and Bessy Riley Anderson and maternal grandparents, David and Reta Murphy.

Danny was a caregiver at ResCare and a Christian by faith. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, music, cooking, photography, and painting. Above all, he loved his family.

Danny was a loving and caring person who will be very missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Eden Community Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.  

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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