Earl C. Anderson, Sr., 88, of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, October 22,
2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 28, 1938, in
Partridge, Kentucky, the son of Edward and Mae (Hill) Anderson. He was a 1957
graduate of Cross Plains High School and had resided in Decatur County most of
his life. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Rolls
Royce. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church and the First Church of Nazarene
in North Vernon. He loved his church. Earl enjoyed his farm, spending time with
his family, carpentry, quad rides, fishing and turkey hunting. He especially
liked his granddaughter, Leah’s baked goods. Earl married Bessie Lillian Bustle
on June 17, 1960, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She preceded him in death on August
30, 2016. He is survived by his sons, Earl C. (Michelle) Anderson, Jr. and Neil
Richard Anderson both of Greensburg, along with his granddaughter, Leah
Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Bessie; his
siblings, Joe Cornett, Bennie Cornett, Murrel Anderson, Marie Anderson, Robert
Anderson, Maurie E. Anderson and Harold Anderson. Funeral services will be held
at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in
Westport with Pastor Caleb Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at Union
Baptist Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, October 31 from
10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to First Church of Nazarene through the funeral home.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com