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Thursday, May 5, 2005 2:00 p.m. 
Beulah Grove baptist Church 
1434 Foplar Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 
Rev. Pr. 5am Pavis, Pastor 
 
 Obituary 
James "Big Red" Anderson was born April , 1925 in Augusta, Georgia to the late James and Gladys Anderson. He had three siblings. 
blessed with great vocal cords, tenacity, perseverance and a special anointing from God, "Big Red," as he is lovingly and affectionally called, traveled around the globe singing traditional gospel songs with the renowned Swanee Quintet since the early 40s lifting the name of Jesus Christ. 
James was a long time member of the Silver Bluff baptist Church. 
During his life, James wrote many songs performed by the group. These songs would not only uplift your spirt, but encourage your soul. 
James had performed in places as prestigious as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Apollo Theater and the House of Slues to name a few. He performed with gospel icons such as Shirley Caesar, The Mighty clouds of Joy, The Canton Spiritual, The Williams Brothers, and The Blind Boys. He also received recognition from Bill Cosby, The Reverends Jesse Jackson and AI Sharpton, Lou Rawls, many dignitaries the world over and of course our own James 'Sfrown, 
When not traveling he enjoyed fishing. 
His motto: When men say you can't tell him with God you can. 
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Willie Mae; brother, Overn (Dorothy) Anderson of Augusta, Georgia; step daughter, Mary E. Bunyan of New York, New York; a devoted godson, Eddie "School Boy" (Chastady) Bynes; one sister-inlaw; god daughter, Elenora (Redd) Collins and a host of step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family members and friends 
 
Order of Service 
Rev, Dr. Sam Davis, Presiding 
 
Prelude 
 
Processional 
 
The Swanee Quintet Musicians 
 
Musical Selections 
 
Mr. Frank Griffin 
 
Prayer 
 
Rev. Shaw 
 
Scripture: Old Testament New Testament 
 
Rev. Karlton Howard Rev. Jack Anderson 
 
Recognition 
The Honorable Tommy Boyles, County Commissioner The Honorable Charles Walker, State Senate 
 
Musical Selections ... The King Sisters of Hopewell, Virginia 
 
Musical Selections* 
 
Mr. Tommy Ellison 
 
and The Five Singing Stars of Brooklyn, New York 
 
Reflections 
(3 minutes, please) The Honorable Henry Howard Georgia State Representative 
 
Sister Mary King cannon 
 
Rev. Johnny Bussey 
 
Mr. Sterling Holloman Former Guitarist of Harmonizing Tour 
 
 Active Pallbearers 
 
Garfield Turner 
 
Ern 
 
Julius Clrk 
 
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Elder Jimmy 3ander Mr. Prescott 
 
Charles 
 
Honorary Pallbearers 
The Swanee Quintet and Other Gospel Artis 
 
Flower Bearers The Ushers Union of Georgia 
 
Acknowledgements 
The Family of James "Sig Red" Anderson wish to exp profound gratitude for the many acts of kindness she during our time of bereavement. We pray that continue to bless you greatly. 
Special thanks to Eddie "School Soy" (Chastady) S their sacrificial care and help provided to our belated and family. 
 
 Musical Selections 
 
Mr. Troy Ramey and The Soul Searchers 
 
Reflections 
(3 minutes, please) Mr. Clarence Fountain 
of the Five Slind Soys of Alabama 
 
Deacon Charles Wiggleton 
 
Mr. Lester White 
 
Acknowledgements 
 
Mrs. Thomasina Ketch 
 
Resolutions 
Rev. George W. Stewart 
 
Elder Troy Jackson 
 
The President and Vice President of the Gospel Quartets Convention 
 
Musical Selections 
 
Mrs. Chastady Synes 
 
Eulogy 
 
Rev. Howard "Slim" Hunt of Slim and The Supreme Angels 
 
Interment 
 
Mt. Olive Memorial Park