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HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF COACH WILFRET ANDERSON, SR.
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HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Monday, August 23, 2021
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of a remarkable individual, retired football coach Wilfret Lewis Anderson, Sr.
Coach Anderson was born to the late Louise and Lewis Anderson, Jr. on January 5, 1937. He was called to his Heavenly Home on August 3, 2021, with his family by his side. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was a faithful member of Pratt Memorial United Methodist Church in Jackson, Mississippi.
As a young man at Jim Hill High School, Coach Anderson was a member of the School's choir, the first football team, and the track team. He received his B.S. Degree in Physical Education in 1962 and M.S. Degree in Physical Education in 1978 from Jackson State College. Throughout his childhood and college years, he excelled in sports, which served as a significant foundation for him as a successful coach for many years. Upon graduating from college, Coach Anderson accepted a teaching position at Jim Hill High School, where he was the first graduate to return for a teaching position. He spent over 25 years as a dedicated teacher, coach, mentor, and father figure to many students while teaching and coaching at the old Jim Hill High School (Blackburn Jr. High School), Whitten Jr. High School, Jim Hill High School, and Provine High School.
Coach Anderson was a man with many talents, and he wore many hats. Known as a reasonable disciplinarian, he always maintained a very uplifting, encouraging, and humorous personality. He was by far an extended version of a people-person and always concerned about the well-being of his family, church members, co-workers, and students. He will never be forgotten but missed by many.
Coach Anderson leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife of 25 years, Geneva Hunt-Anderson, and children--Cynthia (Travis, Sr.) Ricks of Detroit, MI, Lynette Myles of Chicago, IL, and Derrick Martin of Burbank, CA. Four sons were born to the matrimony of Coach Anderson and Shirley Anderson Spann--Wilfret (Cynthia) Anderson, Jr. of Hollywood, FL, Marcus J. Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, and Dr. Brian Anderson, of Jackson, MS.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life, legacy, and service of Coach Wilfret Lewis Anderson, Sr.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 149
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