The song became a major country pop crossover hit and was followed by a series of top ten hits. He was 86 years old. His favorite teams were the 49ers, BYU, Utah, and any team from Utah. Bill is survived by his love, Shelly; his sons: Nyle (Kristie), Kyle (Michelle), Scott (Kathy), Shawn (Alysia), Kevin; and a daughter, Christy (Seth), along with 20 grandkids and two great-grandkids. These songs included "I Love You Drops", "I Get the Fever" and "Wild Week-End". He was also preceded in death by a son, Gary . On his 1983 studio release, Southern Fried, he wrote three of the record's tracks. [15] After the release of his final MCA album in 1980, he was dropped from the label. I wrote a song for her, telling her that I would walk with her through the darkness, "Until The Light Comes On Again." 4112 Old Columbia Pike. The project was produced by Steve Wariner and his wife Caryn. The same night, he wrote the lyrics to the track on an Underwood typewriter at three o'clock in the morning. The two friends met up and for the next 12 years, they were pretty much inseparable. CANTON William Anderson "Bill" Huskey Jr., 92, of the Bethel Community, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at his residence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife . He became his high school team's pitcher and was scouted to go to the Chicago Cubs training camp. [61], Anderson's artistic directions continued expanding into the 2000s. In 1972, Cal Smith cut Anderson's "The Lord Knows I'm Drinking", which became a number one hit on the Billboard country chart. He was born June 14, 1950 in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Herman and Donna Gull Anderson. Obituaries. [129] In 2016, Salas was diagnosed with cancer. It was released on Varse Sarabande, which Anderson distributed music through in conjunction with his own record label, TWI. Funeral services provided by: McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes of Westlake. You may also light a candle in honor of Bill Anderson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to . [96] The song was released as a single by Mark Wills and became a number one hit on the Billboard country chart in 1999. The pair married in December 1959. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 He has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1961 and performs there regularly. The song ultimately brought him to Nashville where both his songwriting and recording career began. [6] In 2019, The Boot further commented on Anderson's legacy: "In fact, one of the most impressive things about Anderson is his versatility: He's the soft voice behind many classic country songs, but he's also the writer or co-writer of plenty of your current favorites. William D. "Bill" Anderson, 73, of rural Alexis, IL passed away at 11:55 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home. William Charles Anderson died Jan. 6, 2023, eight days before his 93rd birthday. However, several individual restaurants encountered financial struggles, which resulted in legal fees that Anderson had to pay. Bill was born March 19, 1936 in Bluff City, Tennessee. Between 1977 and 1978, he and Sarah Purcell co-hosted the ABC game show The Better Sex. WILLIAM ANDERSON OBITUARY. [127] The couple separated in the 1990s before officially divorcing in 1997. He spent his early childhood with his family in Columbia. [54] Anderson turned his writing priorities towards other directions as well. [36] His next self-written release would also become his third number one hit, entitled "I Get the Fever". They first met when she was 19 years old, and she was actually married to his guitar player. "This is an album that begins with what sounds like a pervert and ends with an effect described as frightening. The day she got to town, my picture was on the front page of our local morning newspaper.She saw it, and it prompted her to call me and ask how my former wife, Becky, and I were doing. [46], By 1977, Anderson experienced several changes in his recording career. Hanna, Kyle, JP, Elise, Liam and Avery. There will be a viewing at the church, where family and friends may gather from 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. that morning prior to the funeral. [15], Following several more hits, Anderson reached the number one position for a fifth time in May 1969 with "My Life (Throw It Away If I Want To)". Bill was the beloved husband of Berniece Floyd Anderson with whom he shared 47 years of . [104] The song's concept was inspired by Johnson's divorce at the time and included a spoken narration, a device that was not popular in the country genre during the mid-2000s. [53] The album also spawned four singles that became minor hits on the country songs chart, including the title track. Mr. Anderson was born in the original Providence Hospital on September 10, 1942 to W.F. Anderson, SC 29621. [15] In February 1974, he had his first number one hit in five years with "World of Make Believe". He was 86. Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States. [89], In 1992, country artist Steve Wariner recorded Anderson's 1960 hit "The Tip of My Fingers". [39][111] On an average filming day, Anderson would tape two thirty minute shows in front of a live audience. More chemoexperimental drugsholistic procedureswe tried anything and everything to try and keep it at bay. [40] Both this, and the hit "But You Know I Love You", were included on his 1969 studio album. Bill Anderson Funeral Service. He was a member of Corryton Church for over 60 years. [63] A year later, he released a contemporary country album entitled The Way I Feel. Would you like to offer Bill Andersons loved ones a condolence message? [97] Anderson later commented that the song's success helped him resolve financial struggles he had battled during the decade. He is survived by his wife, Patty Anderson. [87], Anderson did not fully stop writing material for his own albums. 29936. [49] Its corresponding studio effort, Love& Other Sad Stories, reached number 37 on the Billboard country albums list. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Michael Harrelson of Ailey, Georgia, born in Tampa, Florida, who passed away on March 2, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. The single became Shepard's first top-ten hit in four years and she had further top-twenty hits that decade with Anderson-penned compositions. In 1964, Connie Smith had her first major hit with his composition "Once a Day". [15] The single became a major country hit after reaching number three in December 1960. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, secured a recording contract with Decca Records, and began turning out hit after hit with songs like PoFolks, Mama Sang A Song, The Tips Of My Fingers, 8X10, and the unforgettable country and pop smash, Still. His compositions were recorded by such diverse musical talents as Ray Price, Porter Wagoner, James Brown, Debbie Reynolds, Ivory Joe Hunter, Kitty Wells, Faron Young, Lawrence Welk, Dean Martin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Walter Brennan and many others. [113] Also in the 1980s, Anderson hosted the program Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry and the game show Fandango, which both aired on the former Nashville Network (TNN). [67][68] In 2018, his 44th studio effort, Anderson, was issued and featured a collaboration with Jamey Johnson. She went through chemotherapy and radiation and was able to go back to work (she was the head tailor at the finest men's store in Nashville), and we thought the worst was behind us. At age ten, he wrote his first song called "Carry Me Home Texas". He was the oldest of two children. The single was reviewed by Billboard magazine in 1992 where it received comparisons to music by Garth Brooks. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Eck to show support . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Jodi K. Waugh. Dr. William Thomas (Bill) Anderson Bill was born in Schenectady, NY and moved to Somerville when he was a child. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Navy for four years before returning to Oregon and becoming a graduate of the University of Oregon. [55] The album's title track was issued as a single, but did not chart in any Billboard music publications. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Michael . William Franklin Anderson, Jr. September 10, 1942 - September 1, 2022 W.F. Willard "Bill" Anderson. Grandchildren, Reno (Becky) Anderson, Zach Gibson, Drew Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Alex Anderson. Decades after meeting her for the first time, Whisperin Bill Anderson found companionship with a woman named Vickie Sallis. At the time of their marriage, Bette was 19 and Bill was 22. Watch him say a few words about his sweet Vickie, followed by a performance of Until The Light Comes On Again for her in the video below. It was picked up by his record label and became a number one hit on the national country charts in 1958. The couple remained married for ten years. After the release of another holiday album, No Place Like Home on Christmas,[62] he released a third gospel project in 2004, Softly & Tenderly. [29], The success of "Still" further elevated Anderson's recording career. [18] He is, as of 2022, the longest-standing active Opry member. A stalwart mainstay of The New Classical FM for over 25 years, legendary radio broadcaster Bill Anderson has died. Unbeknownst to her, Bills marriage to his wife Becky had ended many years prior. [4], In school, Anderson was active in 4-H organizations and played both baseball and football. Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home. Neither of us could believe it. Born in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of . Bill was born August 13,1934 to Virgil and Lillian Anderson. [60] He began taking new artistic directions with his next studio release, A Lot of Things Different (2001). He moved to Flushing in 1938 and was a resident for 82 years. However, only one album track was self-composed: the song "We May Never Pass This Way Again.' She was born on December 6, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaii to William Deering and Margaret Trout. [79] Anderson's composition "Once a Day" was recorded by Smith in 1964. WILLIAM HAWK OBITUARY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. . A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at the Spanish Fork Fourth Ward LDS Church, 353 East 400 North, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. After finishing college, he served in the United States Army during World War II. Map. [35] Riane Konc of The Boot noted a similar trend in his songwriting style. anders funeral home obituaries. "[134], In 1975, Anderson was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2008, he was ranked 27th on Country Universe's list of the "100 Greatest Men of Country Music". [19] The success of "Po' Folks" led Anderson to receive an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry cast. [39] The latter track was a top ten hit for Howard in 1966. In the city, he brought compositions for artists and producers to record. [78], Anderson also wrote several hits for Connie Smith. In Commerce, Anderson wrote the song "City Lights". In addition, Anderson signed off on allowing the company to use his photos and signatures to endorse their products. Bill Anderson was the first country artist to host a network game show, starring on ABC-TVs, The Better Sex. He also appeared for three years on ABCs Daytime soap opera, One Life To Live.. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. One of the most successful songwriters in . Collaborating with other writers, he wrote material that would go on to become hits for Vince Gill, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, and Steve Wariner in the next two decades. These albums were also successful. We are sad to announce that on January 12, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Bill Anderson (Lebanon, Tennessee), born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. [1] The song became a number one hit on the Billboard country chart and led to several more successful collaborations. . Vickie Sallis and singer/songwriter Bill Anderson arrives at the 41st Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 7, 2007 in Nashville TN.
