James Otto Anderson, age 83, of Stillwater, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Perkins Cimarron Valley Church with Pastor Paul Dawson officiating. Strode Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge of the arrangements.

James was born to Claudis Otto and Esther Marie (White) Anderson on February 18, 1940 in Glencoe, Oklahoma. He attended Ripley Public Schools and Whitaker State in Pryor. He was employed by Swan as a hose assembly, National Standard as a material handler, and Mercury as a dye cast. He was a member of Cimarron Valley Church and enjoyed spending time on a tractor.

On March 5, 1959 he married Harriet "Sam" Damron in Manhattan, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his son James Austin Anderson.

Members of his family include wife Harriet "Sam" Anderson; daughter Christine Maul; son Tony Anderson and wife Kathy; one brother; one sister; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.StrodeFH.com