Gary "Joe" Anderson, 78, lifelong resident of Redkey, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on August 20, 1942 in Portland, Indiana to the late Ralph "Rock" Anderson and Leona (Reese) Spillman.

Gary married Anna Sue Piercey on March 7, 1959, celebrating 56 years of marriage before her death in 2015.   He retired as an Operator from Ball Glass in Dunkirk, Indiana in 1997 after more than 38 years of employment. He took pride in being active in his community coaching baseball,  mentoring cadet firefighters as a volunteer fireman, and organizing and participating in the Jay County Conservation Club bowhunters leagues. He enjoyed archery, bow hunting,  participating in War of 1812 reenactments, watching his grandkids' sports, fishing and playing corn hole. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Gary is survived by his daughters, Rhonda Moore of Redkey, Indiana and Toni Van Horn (Mark) of Noblesville, Indiana; grandson, Cody Hatzell of Geneva, Indiana; five great grandchildren; Caydence, Presley and Bella Louck, Chloe and Michelle Hatzell, and special friend, Sue Van Horn.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph "Rock" and Gladys Anderson and Leona (Reese) and Cy Spillman; wife, Anna Sue; sisters, Beverly Whipple and Phyllis "Pebble" Simpson; and granddaughter, Heather Louck.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm in Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 pm, also in the Funeral Home, officiated by Randy Davis. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com .

Per Governor Holcomb, effective Monday, November 22, 2020, Garden View Funeral Home and Gardens of Memory Cemetery are limited to a maximum of 25 people wearing masks inside or outside. Once the maximum is reached, no additional visitors will be permitted for entry. Thank you for your cooperation.