Seneca, MO - Earl Lee Anderson, 75, of Seneca, Missouri passed away on October 20, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on November 6, 1949, Earl was the youngest of the late Morgan and Lela Anderson's six children.

After graduating from Seneca High School, Earl served in the US Army before spending many years working in the trucking and car sales industries in Springfield and Joplin including owning his own used car lot, Anderson Auto Sales. Always the life of the party, he embraced each day as it came, unburdened by tomorrow's concerns. Earl loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs. But his favorite sports to watch (and yell at officials at) were his son's baseball and basketball games. His most cherished accomplishment was being a father and Papa. He passed on his love of cars and contrarian nature to his daughter and his tender heart and strong work ethic to his son.

Earl is survived by his children Ashley (Jason) Suitt and Tyler (Courtney) Anderson and their mother Brenda Lefevers; partner Kathy White; brother Larry Anderson and niece Erin Anderson; sisters Nancy Millard and Joyce Underwood; grandchildren Etta and Ruth Ellen Suitt, Chloe and (very soon) Nolan Anderson; several nieces and nephews; and his dog Sadie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patsy Smith, and his brother Gary Anderson.