TUPELO – Leslie Ray Anderson passed away after a heroic battle with MDS Leukemia on June 2, 2020, at 12:32am at NMMC. Leslie was born on May 31, 1941, in Carlton, TX to belated Jim Ray and Voncille Anderson. He was a Captain in the United States Army, where he fought in the Vietnam War flying Cobra helicopters. After military service, he worked for USPA. After retiring from the USPA, he started a local business in Tupelo-Traceland Plaza Package Store. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.
A 2:00pm graveside service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2020, at West Heights Baptist Church Cemetery. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors-wife Betty Anderson of 52 years; daughters-Melisa Lepard, Sonja Anderson and husband Terrance Vanwormer; son-Larry Anderson and wife Trina; grandchildren-Jenna and husband Daniel Martinez, Jacque Lepard, Victoria and husband Casey Montgomery, Savanna and husband Brian Cook, Nicholas Graham; Great Grandchildren-Connor and Noah Martinez; sister-Linda and husband Bonner Dorsey; nieces and nephews-Curtis and wife Robin Genz, Riana Quinn, Christopher and Jennifer Dorsey, Jay and Alice Dorsey, Margaret Dorsey and Miquel Diaz-Borriga; aunt-Loretta Lee.
Preceded in death by-daughter-Michele Anderson; brother-Leland Anderson; sister-Martha Anderson.
Pallbearers-Brian Cook, Nicholas Graham, Casey Montgomery and Terrance Vanwormer; honorary-Larry Anderson and Daniel Martinez.
