Earl C. Anderson, Sr.

Earl C. Anderson, Sr., 88, of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 28, 1938, in Partridge, Kentucky, the son of Edward and Mae (Hill) Anderson. He was a 1957 graduate of Cross Plains High School and had resided in Decatur County most of his life. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Rolls Royce. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church and the First Church of Nazarene in North Vernon. He loved his church. Earl enjoyed his farm, spending time with his family, carpentry, quad rides, fishing and turkey hunting. He especially liked his granddaughter, Leah’s baked goods. Earl married Bessie Lillian Bustle on June 17, 1960, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She preceded him in death on August 30, 2016. He is survived by his sons, Earl C. (Michelle) Anderson, Jr. and Neil Richard Anderson both of Greensburg, along with his granddaughter, Leah Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Bessie; his siblings, Joe Cornett, Bennie Cornett, Murrel Anderson, Marie Anderson, Robert Anderson, Maurie E. Anderson and Harold Anderson. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport with Pastor Caleb Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at Union Baptist Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, October 31 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of Nazarene through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com