Ander D. Killett

On September 1, 1955 Ander (Andy) D. Killett, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Henry Killett (late Mattie). He departed this life on November 26, 2004 suddenly.Ander attended Baltimore City Public Schools.Ander married his loving and supportive wife, Frances. Together they worked hard to make a home for themselves and the two beautiful daughters Doris and Sylvia of whom Frances had prior to their union. Also from this union came two bundles of joy, David and Andre. He joined his wife in her study of the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses and raised their family in accords with Bible principles. Although he was never baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he showed his love for Jehovah by rarely missing a convention with his family and made sure that their needs were met. In recent months he resumed his studies and had as an immediate goal to attend the meetings regularly with his wife and son.He worked tirelessly to provide for his family. There was never a job below him to do in order to provide for them. The days he worked for Lanasa and Smith Produce Company were the best. He would awaken the children early in the morning when he returned home with leftover produce at the end of his runs. The children joined him in shucking corn, separating grapes or strawberries or sorting potatoes. Before his untimely death, he was employed by Fila where he gained a second family. He befriended people wherever he went, captivating them with his “Pepsodent Smile”.Ander leaves behind: his loving wife, Frances; his four caring children, Doris Thomas, Sylvia Thomas, David Killett, Andre Killett; four endearing grandchildren, Kyreen Thomas, Asia Thomas, Eric Thomas and Taylor Thomas. His father, Henry Killett and his one Uncle and two Aunts. His three brothers, Tommy Killett, James Killett and Kenny Killett; two sisters, Emma Lyles and Linda Killett. He also leaves six brothers-in-laws, Jerome Whitlock, Floyd Whitlock, Jr., Edward Johnson, Larry Davis, Charles Johnson, Jr., and Andre Adams. Also his six sisters-in-law, Joanne Killett, Mary Hall-Killett, Doresa Johnson, Gloria Davis, Janet Johnson and Jacqueline Adams. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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Ander D. Killett

September 1, 1955 - November 26, 2004