Samuel Ray Anderson Sr., 82, of Hartford, WV, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, OH, following a brief illness.

He was born April 19, 1941, in Hartford, WV, a son of the late Raymond and Helen (Rings) Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Rose Marie Anderson; sons, Samuel "Bub" Anderson Jr., Chuck Anderson; daughter, Jean Estep; siblings, Tommy Anderson, William "Toots" Anderson, Charles Emmitt Anderson; grandson, Harry Estep Jr. and great grandson, Brandon Cundiff.

Sam served in the United States Army. He was the current Chief of Police in Hartford, WV, which he loved and took great pride in. Sam was also the Pastor of Middleport Community Church with over 30 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved taking trips to the mountains.

Survivors include his children, La Lonny Cundiff of New Haven, Donna (Bill) Isaacs of Kentucky, Patty (Roger) Neil of Hartford, Dianna (Terry) Ratcliffe of New Haven; brother, Harold Anderson of Pomeroy; sister, Tina Grueser of Point Pleasant; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, and special friends, Wayne Hall, Dave Hardwick, Kendall Roush, Troy Stewart, and Richie Gilkey.

Service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday November 28, 2023, at Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason, WV, with Pastors Mike Finnicum and Donnie Dye officiating. Burial will follow at Zerkle Cemetery, Letart. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care of Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.