James Patrick Anderson Jr. "Jim", 65 years old, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 28 ^th , 2021. He was surrounded by his family when he transitioned to paradise, where he can finally rest easy. Jim is survived by his best friend and loving, devoted wife of 45 years, Pamela Anderson nee Plodzien, his four children that he loved with all his heart; Jim (Jody) Anderson III, Shannon (Earl) Johnson, Meagan (Andrew) Shantz, and Tom (Cheryl) Anderson. "PopPop" was blessed with four beautiful and amazing grandchildren; Jack and Ivy Anderson, Charlotte Johnson, and Andrew Shantz Jr. "A.J.", that he adored more than anything else. His siblings, Michael, Mary, John, Mark (Sharon) Anderson; he was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr., and Grace Ann Anderson, his brother Bill, father-in-law Thomas Plodzien, and his best boy, Fred. Jim was also a loving and proud uncle of Alex (Diana) Anderson, Jim and Tim (Loran) Teffeteller, and Ryan and Colin Anderson. A memorial visitation to celebrate Jim's life will be held on Monday, August 2 ^nd , 2021 from 2:00-8:00 pm, with a 7:00 pm Service, at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. Funeral Info: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com