Carter Anderson

Carter Anderson, 62, of Wharton, died July 3, 2016 in Wharton. Carter was born on October 27, 1953 to Cleve and Sarita Anderson in Gary, Indiana. Carter graduated from William Wirt High School in Gary, Indiana, class of 1972. He married Sandy Keefover that same year and The Anderson family moved to East Bernard, Texas in April of 1985. Carter and Sandy moved to Wharton, Texas in May of 1997, where Carter was Maintenance Supervisor at several area schools before he retired in 2015. Carter had a passion for Houston sports. Astros or Texans it didn’t matter, as long as it wasn't Dallas! He also loved working with his hands, building things and helping people. Carter was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carla Hunt and grandson James. Carter was survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandy Keefover Anderson, and their three children: Jason Anderson with wife, Liz, and their two daughters, Holly and Emily of East Bernard, Tx; Vickie Anderson Batt with husband, David, of Brisbane, Australia; and Sarah Anderson with fiance, James Taylor. Carter also has one surviving brother, Cary Anderson. A Memorial Service will be held on July 16, 2016 at 11am at the Wharton Funeral Home. Honorary Pallbearers are Cary Anderson, James Kainer, Wayne Walters, Roberto Trevino and John Rosniak. In honor of Carter's passion for sports, the family wishes to express that Texans or Astros attire is welcome and encouraged. Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.whartonfuneralhome.com.