Donald Ray Anderson, age 75 of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.  The family will be receiving friends and family at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, 2047 GA-138, Jonesboro, GA 30236, Phone: 770-210-2700 on Tuesday, August 3 ^rd beginning at 5:00 p.m. (ET) with funeral services to follow in the chapel at 7:00 p.m.  The  graveside service will be coordinated by McClain-Hays Funeral Home 1002 East Main St., Philadelphia, MS 39350 and will be held at the George Smith Family Cemetery 12155 Hwy 495 S. in DeKalb, MS on Thursday, August 5 ^th at 1:00 (CT) p.m.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Patsy Anderson, son Jason Anderson (Tammie) of Canton, GA, daughter Melody Anderson, and grandson Will Anderson.

He served in the United States Navy and was retired from Delta Airlines. He was an antique car enthusiast and proud owner of a 1967 Ford Falcon that he restored and then received the highest award given by AACA. He participated in and judged over 100 AACA antique car shows.

He enjoyed oil painting and has several that he proudly displayed in his home. He relished his time spent in Mississippi where he spent time in his "man-cave". He loved working on the farm.

His passions included cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs, antique cars, art, collecting trains, and spending time with his family and friends.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.LakesideFuneralHomeGa.com .

Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock, Ga 30188, Phone: 770-293-2757, is honored to assist The Anderson Family.