Gretna………Wayne Anderson, age 85 of Gretna passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his residence.

Born January 6, 1941 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late William Smith Anderson and Mozelle McHaney Anderson Cook. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Susan Blair Anderson; one brother, Thornton Anderson; and two sisters, Jewell Anderson Martin and Joyce Anderson Smith.

Mr. Anderson was a member of Green Bay Christian Church and retired from Goodyear Tire in 1996 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed cutting down trees and was known for the many stacks of wood in his yard. Mr. Anderson loved baseball; his Connie Mack baseball team won the Virginia State Championship and went on to play in the National Championship. He loved his family above everything else.

He is survived by two daughters, Natalie Johnson and husband, Mark of Hardy and Heather Perryman and husband, David of Keeling; one son, Brian Anderson and wife, Melissa of Gretna; one sister, Gloria Prindible of New Jersey; three grandchildren, Jacob Anderson, Jana Keen and significant other, Shane Snellings and Cara Parks and husband, Joseph; and four great-grandchildren, Eli, Sollie, Corbin and Sawyer.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Kenneth Howell. Burial will follow in Green Bay Christian Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gretna Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, VA 24557 or to Climax Volunteer Fire Department, 4166 Climax Road, Chatham, VA 24531.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.