Samuel Anderson

Samuel Anderson was born to Rosie Lee and James on August 3, 1921 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was raised on a country farm. It was his grandmother that sparked his talent for cooking.
As a young man, Samuel showed his dedication to his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After enlisting, the Navy enrolled Samuel in culinary school. He served on the U.S.S. Admiral W.S. Benson as a cook for the Officers. He visited many ports of call: Alaska, Australia, France, Hawaii, India, Japan and New Zealand. Samuel was very proud of his naval service. He would delight his children and grandchildren with stories of his adventures and travels. After being honorably discharged in October of 1945, he came to Cincinnati, Ohio where he met his lovely wife, Annie Mertha Foster.
In 1958, Samuel was baptized in the name of Jesus and became a member of Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church. He became a deacon in the church where he served and ministered to his fellow members. Deacon Anderson was always assisting someone somewhere. Among his contributions, he was a chef in the dining room, sang in the choir and provided rides to fellow church friends and members.
They settled in the neighborhood of Mt. Auburn where they purchased a home and raised four children. Sam always worked hard to support his family. His priority was to take care of his family. He led by example. With a strong work ethic, Samuel held various positions such as a bricklayer, construction worker, maintenance and machinery. He helped to build many of our major buildings here in Cincinnati.
But, most of his career was spent delighting patrons with his expert cooking. Even in his later years, Sam could tell you by memory how to cook any dish that he was asked about ? no recipe needed. Sam developed little ?tricks of the trade? to add a special touch to his dishes. He worked at many restaurants here in Cincin-nati, such as, Mills Restaurant, The Wheel Restaurant and Vernon Manor. He retired the first time as a chef, then years later, he retired for the second time from American Tool where he worked in maintenance.
Having a heart for God, it was his priority to do what God wanted him to do. And above all, it was important to be right with God. Samuel was a man of God and every decision he made was based on God?s word. If you needed an answer, Sam would tell you, ?the Man upstairs has everything you need!? Samuel is a very wise man. He is a man of integrity.
Sam was a devout, blessed gardener. He and Annie planted a variety of fruits and vegetables. He gave and sold produce to friends and neighbors. Many years, he was blessed with many crops of collard greens that grew up to your waist.
As a major milestone, Samuel was blessed to see his 90th birthday last August. He always praised God for every day that he was able to wake up and have another chance to say, ?Thank you, Jesus!?
Samuel leaves to cherish his memory and live by his example: three children ? daughters, Yovoner Campbell and Arlene Anderson; son, Terry Anderson. Sam was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Samuel also leaves behind, one brother, Isaac Howard of Texas; two sisters, Rebecca Broyles of Canton, Ohio and Mary Johnson of Birmingham, Alabama; and a host of relatives and friends to honor his memory.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mertha; daughter, Gloria Harris and son, Anthony; brothers, James Richardson and James Anderson; and two sisters, Mary Gordon and Julia Willingham.
On March 13th, God brought home to rest one of his faithful sons. Our hearts are heavy, but we know who our God is and that he loved our daddy! For that we are grateful!