Melvin Charlie Anders, 83, of Palacios passed away February 19, 2008. He was born May 15, 1924 to the late Virgil & Irenea Smith Anders. He retired from Brown & Root after 27 years of service. He was a veteran of WWII; member and current Finance Officer of American Legion Post in Blessing.
He is survived by his wife Lee Anders of Palacios; daughters Georgette "Ginger" Shaffer & husband Dan of Colorado Springs CO, Melody Culps of Houston, & Glenda Mae Green & husband Jim of White Fish, MT; sister Virginia Wright of Grand Prairie, TX; brother Weldon Anders of Victoria; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 22, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. James Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. 361-972-2012