Earnest

Anderson

Earnest Anderson Jr was born in Earle, Arkansas on August 31, 1938, to the union of Earnest Sr and Jhonnie Mae Anderson. He peacefully departed this life at the age of 86 on July 22, 2026.

As a young man Earnest lived several years in Memphis, TN. Later he relocated to West Palm beach, Fl where he worked on the farm with his father and brothers and enjoyed horseback riding. In February of 1966 he moved to Toledo, OH , with his then wife, Dorthy, and children. Upon settling in Toledo, Earnest found various job opportunities. He worked with his brother Otha at a Steel Mill, drove trucks, worked in construction and was employed with Toledo Janitorial Service. Earnest eventually obtained a position with Lucas County Common Pleas Courts; where he remained until he retired after 30 years of service. Earnest was united in marriage to Kathy D. Swain on April 9, 1988.

Earnest was a member of Lo Salem Missionary Baptist Church and loved listening to Pastor Keon Henderson Online Services. He enjoyed soul music as well; his favorite artists were Johnnie Taylor and the Isley Brothers. Earnest enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Travelers Club. He also enjoyed entertaining, dancing, dressing and spending time with family; his house was always full of laughter, love and comradery. Some of his favorite sayings were "a pair of lips say anything" and "if you steal you will lie and if you lie you will steal". Earnest was a man of honesty, honor, integrity and principles, he always had good conversations and words of wisdom.

Earnest was preceded in death by, wife Kathy Denise Anderson (mother of 2); Dorothy Jean Anderson (mother of 6); mother Jhonnie Mae Anderson, father Earnest Anderson Sr, brothers, Otha, Jimmi, Clyde, and Johnnie B; sisters Jhonnie Mae, Erma and Ruth.

Earnest was the proud father of 8 children. He is survived by sons, Eddie Gervin (Margret), Earnest Anderson III (Lori), Jason Swain-Anderson, Jaron E. Swain-Anderson (Ullanda), daughters, Earnestine Odom, (Mike Odom), Toni L Ricker, Lavera Smith; Antoinette Anderson. Sister, Mat from Houston, TX. and uncle Walter Woodson, OH. He has 28 grandchildren and 61 great grandchildren, Special nieces Jeywana, Gail and Niecy Anderson, Special friend Johnny and a host of friends and family.