Daniel Kay Anderson

Daniel Kay Anderson, 75, went to his heavenly home on May 25, 2022.

Daniel, or Dan as most knew him, was born in Wilkesboro, NC on October 30, 1946 to the late Norris Elmo Jones and Lillian Flenor Jones. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, listed above, Annabell Flenor, his aunt, and Shirley Jean Anderson, his first wife.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Anderson, brother Ron Jones and his wife Glenna, a daughter, Star and her husband, Chris Bynum, granddaughters Elizabeth, Danielle, and Summer along with great grandson Kayden, 3 step children, 8 step grandchildren and 16 step great grandchildren.

Dan’s parents owned and operated the Wilkes Laundry and Dry cleaning on Main street, which he spoke fondly of in telling his childhood memories. After high school Dan played football for the Citadel, became a firefighter and even joined the military to serve his country. He eventually settled in Raleigh, NC where he found a passion for teaching and counseling for Wake County Public School systems. He aimed to always advocate for each and every one of his students. He believed in them, pushed them to become the best versions of themselves and felt that his success was measured by their success in life.

Dan was all about his family and loved them deeply. He was a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great grandfather and a true friend. He was a songwriter, guitar player, and lover of Bluegrass music. In his younger days he was even a traveler, from going to Bluegrass festivals to driving across the country once. All that knew him knew he was a great listener and advice giver, and the first person to be there if you were ever in need. He was a warm hello with a kind word to all he came in contact with and left each person he talked to with a reason to smile.

He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that you donate to the American Cancer Society or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and to enjoy a special activity or outing with your family in the memory of Dan.