Mr. Stephen J. Anderson, age 66 of Elkin, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. Mr. Anderson was born October 28, 1944 in Huntington, New York to Gordon and Mary Little Anderson. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and was a veteran of the US Navy serving in Vietnam. In addition to his parents Mr. Anderson is survived by his beloved wife, Jackie G. Anderson of the home; son, Steve Clark and his wife Robin; sisters, Jean Anderson and Judy Zielinski and her husband Jim; nieces, Jennifer and Jessica; nephew, Joseph; grandchildren, Rachel, Sarah, and David, and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Chris White officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the North Carolina National Guard Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.