Gary L. Anderson

Gary L. Anderson, 80, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Indianapolis on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born on May 1, 1943, New Castle, the only child of Max R. and Ellen M. (Shelley) Anderson. Gary was a 1961 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and a 1968 graduate of Ball State University. He was employed as an accountant at Chrysler Corporation in New Castle, IN, before retiring in 2000. He was a 60 year member of the First United Methodist Church in New Castle, where he tirelessly served the church for the last several years serving on the board of directors. He also was a past member of the Spiceland Lions Club and Elks Lodge of New Castle, IN. Gary enjoyed all sports, including Cincinnati Reds baseball, New Castle Trojans basketball, Ball State University basketball, IU basketball and more recently, Purdue University basketball. As his children and grandchildren were growing up, he could always be found at their events, traveling anywhere to watch a baseball tournament. Gary had a dry wit and sense of humor that was beyond compare. He had countless friends and recently enjoyed his Monday breakfasts with his friends and his Tuesday Euchre card club. Although he was an accountant by trade, he was a farmer at heart, always busy maintaining and mowing his mini-farm, known as Double G Ranch. Gary is survived by his wife, Gayle (Elliott) Anderson, whom he married on June 28, 1963; two children, Karen (Bryan) Hammond of Indianapolis and John (Michelle) Anderson of New Castle; four grandchildren, Dr. Kevin (Mary Anne) Hammond of Cincinnati, OH, Kristin Hammond of Indianapolis, Logan Anderson and Allyson (Ryan) Clark all of New Castle; one great grandchild Theo Clark arriving in July 2024; several cousins; dozens of friends, including special friend, Margaret Johnson of Wilmington, OH and dog Sadie Ann. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; infant stillborn daughter, LeeAnn; special friend Robert Johnson and countless animal companions over the years, including dogs, cats, horses, and cows. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Rev Michelle White officiating. Entombment will follow at Green Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 10 – 12 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. You may send the family a personal condolence online at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Gary Anderson.

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Gary L. Anderson

May 1, 1943 - April 10, 2024