Larry Cheryl Anderson

Larry Cheryl Anderson, 77, of Tool, TX, passed away March 15, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.  Larry was born on October 9, 1944, in Farmersville, TX.

He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father Lucy and Lee Anderson, Brother Jerry Wendell Anderson, Brother and Sister-in-Law Andy and Helen Anderson, Sister and Brother-in-Law Joan and Dave Ketter, Brother-in-Law Jack Bahm, Father-in-Law and Mother-in-Law Charles and June Hyde, Stepdaughter Elizabeth Williams, and Nephews Jackie Lee Bahm and Rod Hardister.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years Terri Anderson, first wife and mother of his children Billie Jean Anderson, Daughter and Son-in-Law Shannon and Todd Wilson, Daughter Aimee Anderson, Son and Daughter-in-Law Jayme and Shellye Anderson, Daughter and Son-in-Law Jill and Kelly Harrod, and Stepson and Daughter-in-Law Brian and Alicia Williams, Grandchildren Amanda and John Medellin, Kristina and Chad Case, Tyler and Elizabeth Anderson, Cameron and Brittany Anderson, Lucy and Tommy Lewis, Joshua Anderson, Michael Anderson, Dakota Anderson, Brett Anderson, Lillye Wilson, Weslyeanne Anderson, B.J. Harrod, Bethany Harrod, Brooklyn Harrod, Cody and Casey Williams, Olivia Williams, and Isiah Jackson, Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Chuck and Lesli Hyde, 22 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends that he loved dearly.

If pictures could only speak, we would never stop talking.  A man is often measured by the people who love him.  If that is so, we can promise you that this man was bigger than the ocean itself. Our love for him is immeasurable. He was a son, husband, daddy, grandpa, brother, Uncle Butch, friend, protector, comforter, and a constant source of hilarity. Sometimes his wisdom would surprise you with its simplicity. He was straightforward, never held back, quick to jump in and guard your back with ferocity. He did what he wanted to do when he wanted to do it. We can all be pretty sure where he is at this very moment. He is on an old pier called 'The Dirty Pelican’ with all of his loved ones who have gone before him. And all of us still here on this side of life, well, we're all waiting patiently to join the party, waiting to watch the sunset over the gulf with a beautiful red and orange glow, waiting to hear them all say, "Welcome home.”