William "Bill" Tharp Anderson, 75, of Harrisonburg, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Bill was born on Nov. 9, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pa., and was the son of the late Benaiah Tharp Anderson and Frances Louise Scribner.

Mr. Anderson joined the United States Navy in 1957, where he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Naval Air Force until 1962. Bill graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees. He then became the assistant dean of The McIntyre School of Commerce at UVA. He continued his education at Virginia Tech receiving his Ph.D. in accounting in 1983. He was a devoted college professor and worked at James Madison University, Liberty University and Grove City College up until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, serving as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, elder, and clerk of session. In his retirement, he also volunteered at Rockingham Memorial Hospital and tutored accounting students at JMU. 

On June 25, 1960, he married Dorothy Sheets Anderson, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Dorothy, his surviving family include daughters and sons-in-laws, Beth and Bernie McDaniel of Harrisonburg, and Susan and Steve Wampler of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren; and a sister, Anne Anderson, of Lancaster, Pa.

A memorial service to celebrate Bill's life and faith will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at noon at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. John Sloop and Dr. Kyle Key officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the James Madison University Foundation, c/o Accounting Department Fund #15205, 800 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, or to First Presbyterian Church, c/o B.F. Wilson Class Memorial Scholarship Fund, 17 N. Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. 

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Dear Dorothy Ron and I are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed visiting with you and Bill over the years at Center Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock, PA. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Suzanne & Ron Fodor 2010-06-01 16:33:01

Thinking of you Der Dottie, We were so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, we're right up the street. Your neighbors, Nancy and Alan Nancy and Alan Finks 2010-06-01 17:06:51

Thinking of you Dear Dottie, We were so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, we're right up the street. Your neighbors, Nancy and Alan Nancy and Alan Finks 2010-06-01 17:08:59

My Condolences Dottie, J.Lou called me this morning to inform me of Bill's passing. I want to extend my sympathies to you on the loss of your wonderful life partner. He was the quintessential gentleman !! Your friend, Wayne Wayne Dedrick 2010-06-01 19:53:37

Praying for your entire family Dear Bernie & Beth, I am very sorry to hear about your father. Dan and I were very sad for you and your family. I know God will give you peace and strength as you walk through this difficult time. Love you all so much. We are praying for all of you. Love you, Dan & Tammy and family Bernie & Beth 2010-06-02 06:09:04

Professor at Grove City College Dear Dottie, My wife and I want to express our deep sadness at the loss of WT. His life was a true example of grace. Our loss is heaven's gain. May the peace of Christ overshadow you at this time. It is heartening to know that there is a resurrection to life which Bill is enjoying at this moment. I remember his kindness to me during a difficult time in my life. He will be remembererd for his commitment in so many areas of life. He was a true giver. Randy and Cathy Randy C. Stringer 2010-06-02 07:07:00

I just wanted to let you all know that I am very sorry to hear Mr. Anderson passed away. I always enjoyed talking to him about History and World War II. He was such a wealth of knowledge and had such great anecdotal stories. I am sorry I won't be able to be at the services today but Brian and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Nicole Weishaupt 2010-06-02 08:03:07

My Condolences Dottie, I'm sorry for your loss. I remember him as a very caring and knowledgeable professor at GCC. Heidi '96 Heidi Smith 2010-06-02 13:10:44

Former Student Dear Mrs. Anderson, My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. Your husband was not only my professor but my advisor & friend. He was a true example of God's grace working through us. He will be greatly missed. May Our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, continue to carry you and your family through the days, weeks, months & years until we all meet up in the clouds with Our Lord forever! Nancy Nancy VanHook 2010-06-02 13:25:34

Accept our sympathy Dottie, Please accept our sympathy in the passing of Bill. He was such a kind man who will be missed by many. It is our prayer that God will hold you and your family close today and in the days to come. For He is our strength and comforter. Stanley & Sue Sheets Anonymous 2010-06-02 14:10:53

Thinking of you Dear Mrs. Anderson, I was saddened to hear of your loss. I remember Dr. Anderson not only for his teaching in the classroom but also for his impact out of the classroom. During my junior year at GCC, I faced some challenging health issues. He was so compassionate and he pointed me to Christ, reminding me to put my faith in Him. I've never forgotten that lesson. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Beth (Fox) Lepore GCC 1996 Beth Lepore 2010-06-02 17:43:23

Dear Dottie, We just learned of Bill's passing via Bob & Ellie Smith from GC. We are very sad to hear about this and extend our deepest sympathy. You were wonderful neighbors and friends at GC and we will never forget all the good times we shared with both of you. We always enjoyed Bill's wit and interesting conversations. May you be comforted by knowing that Bill is now at peace. If there is anything we can do to ease your sorrow please do not hesitate to ask. We are here for you! Please extend our condolances to your children as well. You are all in our prayers. Love, Janet & Bill Heater Janet & Bill Heater 2010-06-02 18:37:33

Former GCC student Anderson family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I had Dr. Anderson for an accounting class at Grove City College and really enjoyed him as a teacher. May God comfort you in your time of loss. Heather Green GCC Class of 1998 Heather Green 2010-06-04 05:31:22

Dear Dottie, Bill and I were sorry to hear about your Bill's passing. We have many dear memories of him and of both of you and your time here in Grove City. We are keeping you in our prayers. Our love, Bill and Kathy Anderson and girls Bill and Kathy Anderson 2010-06-04 06:27:39

Deepest sympathies from a former student at GCC Dear Dottie and family, I have fond memories of Bill as he taught me some of my advanced accounting courses during my junior and senior years at GCC. And although many of his lessons occurred via book, blackboard, and pen, his most valuable lessons were taught by the example of his Faith to others. He was a very devout man and truly lived his Christian Faith. He was a great witness to the Love of Christ and will be surely missed. May his soul rest in Peace. And may the arms of the Lord hold you and yours today... and always. His Peace. Brian Hough GCC '94 Brian Hough, GCC Class of 1994 2010-06-04 06:52:48

Sorry to hear about Bill you are in our thoughts and prayers. Randal & Mildred Almarode 2010-06-04 09:29:00

Dear Dottie, We were saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Our prayers are with you as you grieve this loss and we smile with you as we remember Bill, his wonderful sense of humor and his love for the LORD. May He sustain you encourage you and give you peace and comfort. With love and sympathy, Joe and Molly Joe and Molly Lisciandro 2010-06-05 13:15:42

Mrs. Anderson I was very sorry to read about Bill's passing in the recent Virginia Tech magazine. I had Bill for a Principles of Accounting class when he was in the PhD program at Tech. He and I later became friends. My memory of him is that he was a very astute accounting technician, and was a very, very fine gentleman. I definitely enjoyed his friendship while at Tech. My heart goes out to you and your family. All my best, Al Carpenter Al Carpenter 2010-10-27 15:59:13

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