Wilbur O'Brien Anderson Sr.

WILBUR O’BRIEN ANDERSON, SR., called “Obrien” by most, was born on September 4, 1921 to the late Pearl Belt Anderson and Melvin H. Anderson in Millersville, Maryland. He departed this life on October 14, 2011 after a brief illness. O’Brien grew up with his sister Carrie Belt Tongue and his two now deceased brothers Raymond Leon Anderson and Melvin Anderson. He was a member of Mount Tabor United Methodist Church in Crownsville, Maryland. He also attended elementary school there. O’Brien’s early employment was in the Washington, D.C. area. He served in the United States Army from 1942-1946. on June 13, 1947 O’Brien married Lucille Elizabeth Epps, and out of this union four children were born, Wilbur O’Brien Anderson, Jr., James Melvin Anderson, Raymond Leon Anderson, (deceased) and Delores Elizabeth Anderson Baker. O’Brien’s later employed was as a meat packer at Union Packed until his retirement in 1983. Although the work was hard and the hours were long he never complained. O’Brien’s number one priority was the welfare and love he provided for his family. He unselfishly opened up his family members. Holidays with O’Brien and “Chicken” (his pet name for his wife) were always filled with good food and lots of love. O’Brien always remembered the grandchildren’s birthday and would always visit them with bags full of treats and cards. O’Brien’s generosity extended beyond his immediate family. When he saw a need he tried to fill it. O’Brien was lovingly called Poppy by the children in the Pimlico community. O’Brien also loved nature. He loved being outdoors taking care of his animals and bird watching. O’Brien loved spending time in his flower garden. He was a fisherman and an Orioles baseball fan who sported his baseball cap at eighty-nine. O’Brien read the Holly Bible until he became ill this year. O’Brien resided at Levindale Geriatric center for the last five years of his life. He is remembered by the nurses there as trying to help other residents who needed his help. O’ Brien’s major complaint in the last four months was that he could no longer care for himself. He leaves to mourn: his three children, Wilbur and James Anderson and Delores Baker; devoted sister, Carrie Belt Tongue; five grandchildren, Ingrid E. Anderson, Craig O. Anderson, Tony E. Anderson, Elbone S. Baker and Deandre C. Anderson; nine great-grandchildren, Brittany Anderson, Briana Anderson, Brandi Anderson, Eric Anderson and Amir Davis; one great-great-grandson, Kendall L. Burke; a devoted and loving daughter-in-law, Beverly Anderson; a devoted and dedicated son-in-law, Clifton Baker; and a devoted and loving nieces, Charlese Morgan. There are also a host of cousins, relatives and friends. GOD BE WITH YOU TIL WE MEET AGAIN.

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Wilbur O'Brien Anderson Sr.

September 4, 1921 - October 14, 2011