Mitchell Anderson

Dr. Mitchell Dixon Anderson, beloved husband, father, servant, and friend, went home to glory peacefully August 12th at age 56. Mitchell was born December 20, 1952 in Gilmer to schoolteachers, Joyce and Gerald. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from McMurry College in Abilene and went on to graduate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and married the love of his life and devoted wife, Barbara, shortly thereafter. The couple moved to Tyler where Mitchell began radiation oncology practice in 1986 and raised two adoring children, Patrick and Diana. He was an active member of the Bridlewood Church in Bullard where his gentle, warm, and peace giving demeanor was a blessing to all. Mitchell will be remembered by family, friends, and patients as loving, wise, generous, incredibly intelligent, patient, and a godly man of unparalleled dignity and character. He had a passion for music of all styles, a love of literature ranging from Shakespeare and Tolkien (he could quote lengthy passages of each) to graphic novels and sci-fi, and an unmatched enthusiasm for video games, gadgetry, and automobiles. His hobbies included listening to live music, reading while enjoying one of his myriad CDs, going on leisurely walks to new places or restaurants, collecting action figures, comic books, and antiques, learning about new car and motorcycle models, and maintaining his several aquariums. He could carry on a conversation about anything and everything, whether it was astronomy or art, fishing or photography, cinema or his Savior. His insights seemed to spring from an unending well, and his joy stemmed from an eternal root. His kind countenance was surpassed only by the overflowing goodness of his heart; his love for his family eclipsed only by his steadfast relationship with Christ. Though he will be missed inexpressibly, his family and friends rejoice as they rest in the assurance of his salvation and eternity with our Heavenly Father. In his last conversation with his daughter, he stated that indeed, “Heaven is a fantastic place.” He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald in April, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Patrick; daughter, Diana; mother, Joyce; sister, Melinda. Visitation will be held at Stewart Family Funeral Home on Old Jacksonville Highway on Saturday, August 15th, between 10:00 and 11:00 am with the service beginning at 11:00 AM Burial will follow the service immediately. Pallbearers will be Ron Mason, Patrick Anderson, Jackie Cly, Mike Sabota, Dr. Gary Gross, and Jake Battenfield. For more information or to express condolences, visit www.stewartfamilyfuneral.com.

Mitchell Anderson

December 20, 1952 - August 12, 2009