Raymond Leon Anderson, 94, of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, June 9. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 14 at Morehart Mortuary chapel, with Gerald Baldwin officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Moon Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held from 5-6 p.m. Sunday, June 13 at Morehart Mortuary.

Raymond Leon Anderson was born October 13, 1926 to Nancy and Alvin Anderson in Tahoka, Texas. He married Barbara Stewart on September 5, 1948 in Seagraves. They spent 73 years together. Raymond served in the United States Army then switched to serve in the Air Force. While in the Air Force, he served in World War II for two years and was stationed in Germany. Raymond farmed in Brownfield and then moved to Breckenridge in 1964. He moved around working as a truck driver for several years before finally settling back in Breckenridge in 1987. He loved to fly, fish and hunt. As the years caught up, he slowed down to take it easy and started gardening. Raymond also enjoyed watching his doves and squirrels through the kitchen window while cooking breakfast. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Raymond had many names: Leon (to his wife, Barbara and close friends), Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle Pete to his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nancy and Alvin Anderson; two sisters, Inez Baldwin and Effie Rhinehart; and a brother, Milton Anderson.

Raymond (Leon) is survived by his wife, Barbara Anderson, of Breckenridge; two children, Carolyn Tullos, of Amarillo, Raymond “Buddy” Anderson, of Breckenridge; four grandchildren, Susan Howard and husband, Ted, Matthew Burros and wife, Sharron, Lytisha Pugh and husband, Mark, William Burros and wife, Shara. He was also blessed with nine great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System and left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.