The Herald-Democrat
December 4, 2009

John A. Anderson passed away Thursday December 3, 2009 at the age of 88. He was born to Glen E. Anderson and Addie May Gilmore Anderson in Coshocton, Ohio, November 16, 1921. He graduated from Keene High School in Keene, Ohio in 1940.
He was drafted into service October of 1942 where he served in the United States Air Force as a pilot. He served in the South Pacific and later trained pilots to fly T-6s. 
He was married to Mary E. Watson of Denison, Texas on September 30, 1944 in Dallas, Texas. Upon completing his tour of duty he served as a civilian pilot instructor until 1960. He and Mary then moved to San Marcos, Texas with their two daughters in January of 1961.
John started the first State Farm Insurance Agency in San Marcos. He became known as "Mr. State Farm" and Mr. "San Marcos". He was in the Millionaire Club and the Legion of Honor for State Farm Insurance.
John was very involved in the community as Chairperson of the Airport Commission and worked with the Regional Airport Development Council. He was a past president of the Lion's Club, past director of the Chamber of Commerce, and past member of the Industrial Development Committee. He was also involved with the Camp Gary Community Relations Council and was an Advisor to the Confederate Air Force.
He is survived by two daughters, Lynn Hageman of Austin, Texas and Tammy Greenbauer of San Antonio, Texas; four grandsons Ryan Hageman, Matthew Hageman, Zack Greenbauer and Hayden Greenbauer; and sons-in-law, Robert Hageman and Scott Greenbauer.
Visitation was at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, December 6, 2009, followed by funeral services at 2:00 P.M., on Sunday, at the First United Methodist Church in San Marcos, with Rev. Dr. Jenna Heart officiating. Graveside Services followed on Monday, December 7, 2009, at 2:00 P.M., at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the San Marcos Lion's Club at P.O. Box 994 San Marcos, Texas 78667-0994.
Arrangements under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666