John W. “Big Andy” Anderson, 77 of Steubenville, Ohio died Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Trinity West. He was born February 3, 1941 in Steubenville a son of the late John E. & Margaret May Anderson. He retired from Weirton Steel Co. Big Andy was a 1959 graduate of Steubenville High School where he was a member of the All State football team. He went on to play at the University of Cincinnati and for the Wheeling Ironmen. Big Andy was a friend and fan of NBA player Oscar Robertson from his days in Cincinnati. Preceding Big Andy in death were his wife Joan L. Montgomery Anderson and brother James J. Anderson.
Big Andy had a strong compassion for animals.
He is survived by a cousin Rhoda Tempest; niece Kara (Jamie) Gigliotti; and nephew Derek Anderson. He will also be sadly missed by many, many friends but not the parking meters in Steubenville.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon.
Burial at Fort Steuben.
Memorials may be directed to John W. Anderson Scholarship Fund c/o Steubenville High School or Jefferson Co. Humane Soc
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