Joplin, Missouri - Don L. Anderson, 86 passed away Saturday September 23, 2023 in his home. Born August 20, 1937 to late Hilmer (Tim) Anderson and Elda Harmson Anderson. Don was born in Caroll, Iowa. Don moved to Missouri in 1952 and graduated from Carthage High School in 1955. Don served in the Missouri National Guard for 9 years. In 1957 Don started a business with his father in Carthage Missouri for 30 years before relocating his family business Anderson Car and Tractor to Joplin Missouri.

On June 8, 1959, he married his best friend Patricia Shaw and from this union two sons were born: Michael Alen and James (Jim) Lee.

Don is proceeded in death by his son Michael Anderson and sister Marilyn Good.

Survivors include his wife Patricia Anderson of Joplin, MO. Son Jim Anderson and wife Marty Anderson of Carthage, MO. Debra Anderson of Joplin, MO. His grandchildren Jonathon Anderson, Justin Anderson, Amber Grantham, Samantha Cooper, Cotton Thomas, Cody Anderson, Dalton Anderson and 13 great grandchildren.

Don enjoined spending time traveling, boating, camping and spending time with his family.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City.