Haymond Anderson Program

H AYMOND was born July 30, 1939 in Champaign, Illinois to Albert and Rosie Thomas Anderson. He was the fourth of 18 children born to this union. Haymond attended Champaign schools and graduated from Champaign High School. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee, van driver, Sunday school teacher, and before his health declined, he was over the landscaping. Haymond was always present at church functions and knew all of the ins and outs of the building. Haymond worked for Northern Illinois Water Co. for 37 years and retired in 2004. He was known as “The Waterman”. He was a jack of all trades and was very passionate about what he believed. He was very caring, giving and had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed shooting pool. He married Kathleen Sorrell and had two children from this union. He is survived by one daughter, Tasha (Shawn) Summerville of Louisville, KY; one son, Keenan (Pamela) Anderson of Champaign, IL and two grandchildren, Detrick Anderson and Baili Summerville. He later married Vicki Leonard and is survived by his stepson, Michael Leonard. He also leaves 7 sisters: Almeda Davis, Juanita Nicholson, Alberta Anderson, Lynda Anderson, Brenda (Michael) McMullen, Marie Anderson and Bobby (Robert) Miller; 6 brothers: LeRoy (Dollie) Anderson, Willie Anderson, Michael (Phyllis) Anderson, Darell (Wanda) Anderson, Larry Anderson and Terry Taylor; and brother-in-law James Robertson. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including lifelong friend, Carlene Dawson, and her children, Elonda, Carroll and Tracey, as well as his bonus son Kenneth Napper. He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings Olevia, Thomas, Charles, Emma, Allen and Lawrence, and his aunt B (Olevia) Walls. “ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness …” 2 Timothy 4:7-8