Dr. Charles Edward Anderson, 69, Bowling Green, Ky., passed away May 11, 2022, at his home.
He was born Jan. 24, 1953, in Rolla.
He was a member of Richpond Baptist Church for more than 40 years.
He received degrees from the University of Missouri, Texas A&M University and the University of Kentucky. He married his teenage sweetheart, Cheryl, in 1977, before moving to Bowling Green for his first job at Western Kentucky University in 1978.
Charles was as devoted to his wife and children as he was to his love of horses. He dedicated his career to the Animal Science Program at WKU and coached hundreds of students on the Equest rian Teams during his 38 year tenure. He retired in 2016 after the completion of his dream project of a state of the art equestrian training facility at the WKU farm. “Dr. A” is remembered by his students as someone who could change lives by how much he believed in you and made you believe in yourself.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and held close friendships for decades through those favorite hobbies.
He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by parents Drue and Edna Anderson of Owensville.
He is survived by his wife, of almost 45 years, Cheryl (Depperman) Anderson; daughters Laura (Anderson) Shonk and husband Scott of Bowling Green, Ky., and Leigh (Anderson) Peter and husband Mike of Geist, Ind.; granddaughters Lynleigh and Hayden Shonk; and siblings Elaine Azerolo, Jane Busch and husband Lowell, Bill Anderson and wife Ann, and Donna Oglesby.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 16, at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel.
Memorials suggested to WKU Horseman’s Association, 3780 Porter Pike, Bowling Green, Ky. 42103.
