[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 149 (Monday, August 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF COACH WILFRET ANDERSON, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, August 23, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and service of a remarkable individual, retired football coach 
Wilfret Lewis Anderson, Sr.
  Coach Anderson was born to the late Louise and Lewis Anderson, Jr. on 
January 5, 1937. He was called to his Heavenly Home on August 3, 2021, 
with his family by his side. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an 
early age and was a faithful member of Pratt Memorial United Methodist 
Church in Jackson, Mississippi.
  As a young man at Jim Hill High School, Coach Anderson was a member 
of the School's choir, the first football team, and the track team. He 
received his B.S. Degree in Physical Education in 1962 and M.S. Degree 
in Physical Education in 1978 from Jackson State College. Throughout 
his childhood and college years, he excelled in sports, which served as 
a significant foundation for him as a successful coach for many years. 
Upon graduating from college, Coach Anderson accepted a teaching 
position at Jim Hill High School, where he was the first graduate to 
return for a teaching position. He spent over 25 years as a dedicated 
teacher, coach, mentor, and father figure to many students while 
teaching and coaching at the old Jim Hill High School (Blackburn Jr. 
High School), Whitten Jr. High School, Jim Hill High School, and 
Provine High School.
  Coach Anderson was a man with many talents, and he wore many hats. 
Known as a reasonable disciplinarian, he always maintained a very 
uplifting, encouraging, and humorous personality. He was by far an 
extended version of a people-person and always concerned about the 
well-being of his family, church members, co-workers, and students. He 
will never be forgotten but missed by many.
  Coach Anderson leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife of 25 
years, Geneva Hunt-Anderson, and children--Cynthia (Travis, Sr.) Ricks 
of Detroit, MI, Lynette Myles of Chicago, IL, and Derrick Martin of 
Burbank, CA. Four sons were born to the matrimony of Coach Anderson and 
Shirley Anderson Spann--Wilfret (Cynthia) Anderson, Jr. of Hollywood, 
FL, Marcus J. Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, and Dr. Brian Anderson, of 
Jackson, MS.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life, 
legacy, and service of Coach Wilfret Lewis Anderson, Sr.

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