Bobby Ray Anderson, 85, died at Rest Haven Living Center in Bogalusa on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. He retired after 45 years as customer service manager from Temple-Inland. He was a very active member of Monroe Street Baptist Church where he served in many positions — deacon, committees, and taught Sunday school.

He is survived by two sons, Wayne Anderson of Bogalusa, and Neal (Mary) Anderson of Mandeville; grandchildren, Chris Anderson of Bogalusa, Jeffery (Liesel) Anderson of Anderson, S.C., and Michael Anderson of Davidson, N.C.; great-grandson, Nathan Anderson of Mandeville; his sister, Jackie Martin of Bogalusa; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Beverly Jean Kimball Anderson; his brother, Jerry Jack Anderson; his mother, Ozzie Robbins Anderson; his father, Hubert Jack Anderson; and his maternal grandparents, Mecie Breland Robbins, and Absolam Frank Robbins.

Visitation will be held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Chad Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Ponemah Cemetery.

To view and sign the register book, visit online at pooleritchiefuneralhome.com.