Robert T. Anderson — Former Mission Service Corps volunteer coordinator dies

Robert T. Anderson — Former Mission Service Corps volunteer coordinator dies

Robert T. Anderson, who served several roles in Alabama Baptist life, died Sept. 26. He was 86. Anderson worked as a professor and chairman of the department of educational administration and leadership for the University of Alabama. After retiring he served as volunteer coordinator for Alabama’s Mission Service Corps. He was a deacon and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church, Montgomery, where he was a member for 21 years. 

Kenny Hoomes, associate pastor for spiritual maturity/senior adults at First, Montgomery, said in stature Anderson was 5 feet 1 inch tall but was a “giant of a man as far as his character and love for the Lord.” 

Anderson is preceded in death by a daughter. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty, one son and three grandchildren.