Siblings, Norma Howard and Donny (Sandy) Anderson. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. 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. The couple remained married for ten years. Fourth Ward LDS Chapel Sister in laws, Rosie Hays, Martha Anderson, and brother in law, Darrald Wells. [119] Anderson signed a three-year contract with the restaurant company to serve as their national spokesperson, appearing in radio and television commercials. [127] The couple separated in the 1990s before officially divorcing in 1997. Bills first autobiography, Whisperin Bill, was published in 1989 and made bestseller lists all across the south. Mr. Anderson was born July 16, 1961 in Savannah to the. Country artist Conway Twitty was selected as a third partner to also help with franchising. 12:00 Noon [15] In February 1974, he had his first number one hit in five years with "World of Make Believe". Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory, Enid. Born In. Reflecting on his divorce in 2016, Anderson believed it was difficult for Bette to understand the music business, causing them to drift apart. [37] He also started his own television program called The Bill Anderson Show, which was taped in Canada and Nashville. Bill was born September 9, 1946 in Galesburg, IL the son of William L. and Hazel Anderson. Between 1977 and 1978, he and Sarah Purcell co-hosted the ABC game show The Better Sex. [45] A series of uninterrupted top ten hits followed his early 1970s albums. Anderson, Jr. (Bill), age 79, resident of Semmes, Alabama, passed away on September 1, 2022 in Mobile, AL. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. "I was totally disillusioned by something I love", he wrote in 2016. [91] "Which Bridge to Cross" was released as a single by Gill in 1994 and became a major hit, peaking at number four on the Billboard country chart. [108] In 2014, Anderson co-wrote Mo Pitney's top-30 country hit "Country" with Pitney and Bobby Tomberlin. This included making national television appearances on shows such as American Bandstand, where he performed his follow-up crossover hit "810". In the 1960s, Brenda Lee recorded Anderson's "My Whole World Is Falling Down". Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! The pair married in December 1959. William L. Anderson, 85 years old, passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Songs including "Love Is a Sometimes Thing", "All the Lonely Women in the World" and "World of Make Believe" became major hits. 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. [1][35] Writer and critic Kurt Wolff has commented on his "whispering" vocal style. Bill was born December 21, 1950, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Delos Anderson . Anderson was raised in Decatur, Georgia, and began composing songs while in high school. Funeral arrangement under the care ofSellars Funeral Home at Mt. Send flowers. He became his high school team's pitcher and was scouted to go to the Chicago Cubs training camp. 1 of 2. Obituary. [15], Beginning in the early 1990s, Anderson focused more on songwriting. William Anderson. [98] The song was later recorded by Kenny Chesney, whose version reached number six on the country singles chart in 2003. [9] Upon graduating high school, he enrolled at the University of Georgia and majored in journalism. William F. "Bill" Anderson Jr., 91, of Bowstring, MN, passed away on Monday, November 21, at the Benedictine Living Community in Duluth under the compassionate care of St. Croix Hospice. His sister, Elizabeth Anderson, was born two years after. Wolff also noted that other songs exemplified "anti-establishment attitudes" while other songs focused on themes that were "desperately bleak". Mr. Anderson was born in the original Providence Hospital on September 10, 1942 to W.F. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobias-fh.com for the Anderson family. William D. "Bill" Anderson, 73, of rural Alexis, IL passed away at 11:55 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home. "[131] Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe cited Anderson's songwriting as the center of his legacy: "It's been Bill Anderson's songwriting that's kept him topping the country charts for decades longer than even his most successful contemporaries. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, at . Decades after meeting her for the first time, Whisperin Bill Anderson found companionship with a woman named Vickie Sallis. [93] He followed "Wish You Were Here" with the song "A Lot of Things Different", which was co-written with Dean Dillon. [47] With Killen, Anderson's musical sound shifted from Nashville Sound ballads towards uptempo Countrypolitan tunes. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. The album represented a traditional country style, which Anderson called his most traditional effort yet. He grew up in Griffin, Georgia and Decatur, Georgia. Let others know about your loved one's death. [36] His next self-written release would also become his third number one hit, entitled "I Get the Fever". Bill Anderson continues to paint a broad stroke across the Nashville music scene. [71], Anderson's writing career began during the same period as his recording career. He was a very friendly person, making friends wherever he went. Thursday morning, February 23, 2023 In 1998, he released his first major label album in over a decade, entitled Fine Wine. [1] In April 1963, it reached number one on the Billboard country and western songs chart. As the decade progressed his style moved towards the polished countrypolitan genre of country music, with songs such as "I Can't Wait Any Longer". In a 1980 interview, then-ABC vice president Jackie Smith called the decision "a first" for a country artist. September 10, 2022 Born in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of . (440) 899-5356. In 1972, Cal Smith cut Anderson's "The Lord Knows I'm Drinking", which became a number one hit on the Billboard country chart. 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. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He loved his dogs and had several of different breeds. [106] The song later won "Song of the Year" from the CMA Awards, becoming Anderson's third accolade from the awards show in the last three years. WILLIAM ANDERSON OBITUARY. Anderson, William "Bill" Age 81 from Fountain Valley, CA formerly from Minneapolis. [5] However, he was most interested in music, having been inspired by his grandparents who played instruments. [15] The following year, Anderson had a major hit with the disco-flavored "I Can't Wait Any Longer". . I'm probably in the public eye more right now than I've ever been because of the things that I do on television", he said in 1988. It included his own version of Brad Paisley's "Whiskey Lullaby", along with his own compositions. These albums were also successful. Obituary for William Anderson WELLS 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. However, Anderson declined the offer after realizing that his family would be upset if he did not attend college. Hastings, Nebraska, resident Jodi K. Waugh, 50, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. While enrolled in college, he wrote the song "City Lights", which later became a major hit for Ray Price in 1958. . Anderson also continued recording into the 1990s. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Peter Anderson and Nancy Anderson (Fill); his wife Toni; his children, Frank and Theresa; his children-in-law, Kristin and Chad; his grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler, Ryan, Katie, Hailey and Callie; his brother Robert; his niece Christine; and his nephew Scott. William Anderson. [88] It was reviewed by Publishers Weekly in August 1989, giving it a mostly positive response: "Despite a measure of hoopla and hyperbole ('I did it . The band began performing around the local area, eventually performing on local radio as "The Avondale Playboys". Bill never met a stranger. (Photo by Frank Mullen/WireImage) They first met when she was 19 years old, and she was actually married to his guitar player. . Find the obituary of Bill Anderson (1940 - 2022) from Apache Junction, AZ. Bill was a native of Swain County and lived in Haywood County most of his life. His 1966 release, "I Love You Drops", was inspired by the Chuck Berry hit "Memphis Tennessee". [30] He scheduled more concert engagements and made as much as $500 per gig. [19] The success of "Po' Folks" led Anderson to receive an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry cast. After the release of another holiday album, No Place Like Home on Christmas,[62] he released a third gospel project in 2004, Softly & Tenderly. Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 "I thought I was Superman. [95] The song was also nominated for a Grammy award. Fourth Ward LDS Church [39] The show was first filmed in Windsor, Ontario and Charlotte, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. [124] Bette Anderson died in 2010 at the age of 69. [1] He had further top ten hits with "Get While the Gettin's Good" and "No One's Gonna Hurt You Anymore". William (Bill) Rupert Anderson passed away February 18, 2023 after a painful journey with cancer. [25] The track was also his first single to become a hit on the Billboard easy listening chart, reaching number three that June. She was supposed to be sitting at the side of MY bed feeding ME soup and ice cream, not the other way around. "[134], In 1975, Anderson was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Major League Baseball pitcher Tracy Stallard appeared as one of the two imposters for Anderson. Typewriter. The song peaked at number four on the Billboard country singles chart[48] and reached number 80 on the Hot 100. In 1993, he was made a member of the Georgia Broadcasters Hall of Fame. If you wish to make a donation in Bill Anderson's memory for Housing Hope, please send to Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 - 84th Avenue W, Edmonds, WA 98026. Bill enjoyed taking the Scouts on camping trips, even in the cold winter days. He was also cherished by other nieces and nephews. It wasn't supposed to be this way. Bill had . He won awards from several major music publications including Billboard, Cashbox and Music Reporter. He was also preceded in death by a son, Gary . Bill was born July 29, 1931, in Chicago, IL to William and Lucille (Pifher) Anderson. In 2002, Broadcast Music, Inc. named Anderson its first country music songwriting Icon, placing him alongside R&B legends Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, and James Brown as the only recipients of that prestigious award. . OBITUARY William C. Anderson November 7, 1938 - August 21, 2022. [94] The song became a major hit when it reached number two on the country songs chart in June 1999. [135] In November 2002, BMI named him its first country songwriting icon, placing him alongside R&B artists Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and James Brown as the only recipients of that award. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Spanish Fork City Cemetery [94] During the same period, he collaborated with Skip Ewing and Debbie Moore on the song "Wish You Were Here". The song was written during an exchange the pair had while out to breakfast. natural causes; 98. View William Neil Phillips's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. BILL ANDERSON OBITUARY. James William Anderson III (born November 1, 1937), known professionally as Bill Anderson, is an American country music singer, songwriter, and television host. Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care 400 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206. [76] During this time, he wrote two hits for Porter Wagoner, including 1964's "I'll Go Down Swinging". In 1964, Smith was signed to the label. "[103], In 2006, Anderson co-wrote a song with Jamey Johnson and Buddy Cannon called "Give It Away". CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. The recovery process took several years. [3] In Decatur, his father opened his own insurance agency firm, which he continued to own until his retirement. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. "We never married, we never lived together, but she became my everything", Anderson later remembered. [121], Anderson has been married twice and has had two documented long-term relationships. [39] In 1968, the pair had their first major hit with the duet "For Loving You". Please return to this memorial page shortly before 12:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, and click on the link below. . [2] The family moved to his grandparents' home in Griffin, Georgia, while Anderson was in the third grade. We are sad to announce that on January 12, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Bill Anderson (Lebanon, Tennessee), born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. [73] Another hit was "I Don't Love You Anymore", which was recorded by Charlie Louvin in 1964. [102] Anderson recalled the excitement of winning the accolade in his autobiography: "I jumped up and hugged Brad and knocked his white western hat from his head. August 13, 2022. In an interview with Ken Burns, Anderson recalled writing the song on a hotel roof: "I was up there one night in 1957 I was nineteen years old and I managed to write the 'bright array of city lights as far as I can see'", he recalled.