David Anderson

May 4, 1947 — January 23, 2026

David Anderson, age 78, of Seguin, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. David was born May 4, 1947, to Dorothy (Fowler) Anderson and John W. Anderson Jr. in Seguin, Texas.

David graduated from Seguin High School in 1965, then attended Texas Lutheran University, formerly TLC. He graduated in 1991 alongside his son, Robert Anderson.

David launched a career in Communications in 1967 with Western Electric and retired with AT&T in June 2000. He then served nine years in education, where he taught math, then a reading and math program. He also served as a sign language facilitator and library aide before retiring from Seguin ISD in 2013. He began volunteering at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and was hired as a hospital chaplain three months later with the GRMC Hospice department. After three and a half years of service, David retired due to cognitive issues. David was very active in First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, as well as on several committees.

He was a Gideon as well as a member of Kiwanis for many years. Along with serving the Lord, he enjoyed hunting, raising cattle and country living like harvesting pecans. Spending time, laughing and playing, with his children and grandchildren brought him great joy.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and John Anderson, his best friend, Uncle Bill Fowler, and his sister-in-law, Karen Schubert Anderson.

David is survived by his wife of sixty years, Ruth Ellen (Reed) Anderson, his two sons John David (Wendy), and Rob Anderson (wife Katy), and his daughter Dawn (Anderson) Krause (husband Aaron). He is survived by his five grandchildren, who called him Gramps - Tyler David Anderson (wife Emma), Abby (Anderson) Payton (husband Travis), Austin Anderson, Amelia (Krause) Allen (husband Clayton), and Reed Anderson (wife Madalin). His four great-grandchildren, Shane and Liam Payton, Andy Allen, and Sadie Anderson will forever hold his memory in their hearts. David is also survived by his twin sister Dianna (Anderson) Roy (husband Drew), sister Mary (Anderson) Hall (husband Robert), brother Tommy Anderson (wife Nancy), and brother John W. Anderson III, as well as sister-in-law Patricia (Reed) Dixon (husband Dave), along with many nieces and nephews.

David will be remembered for his love of and walk with the Lord, along with his indescribable kindheartedness for everyone he met, his hard work ethic, his treasured family, and the simple pleasures of life.

David and his wife Ruth Ellen moved twenty-two times over a fifty-five-year period, and now, David is home.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Seguin with the Reverend Herman Cramer and the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating.  A reception will follow.

For those who desire, the services will be live-streamed at https://vimeo.com/event/5682708

A special thank you to the staff of Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Seguin and the GRMC Hospice staff for walking alongside David and his family through his journey with Alzheimer's. Your tremendous love, support, and encouragement mean so much to the family, and they are forever grateful.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to GRMC Hospice and The Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association

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