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David Carl Anderson

David Carl Anderson, age 70, of Buckhannon, WV, died Friday, March 21, 2025, at the WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins, WV.

He was born March 21, 1955, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Walter and Bessie Riley Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Minter Anderson.

Surviving are four sisters, Linda Meadows and husband David, Abigail Stutzman and husband Bob, Thelma Anderson and Phyllis Sutherland and husband Dave; five brothers, Henry, James and Donald Anderson and Richard Anderson and wife Dee and several nieces and nephews.

In honoring his wishes, David will be cremated.

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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