Brunson Anderson

ROYSTON – Brunson Cobb Anderson, 71, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.

Born in Palm Harbor, Fla., on February 6, 1938, he was the son of the late John Harland and Amelia Holland Anderson. He was employed by Ty Cobb Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Unity Baptist Church. Mr. Anderson was a United States Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Merle Hurst Anderson, Royston; a son, Dane Anderson, Royston; daughter, Carla Corbett-Carey, Royston; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Unity Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 24, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.