Billy Anderson, 70, of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born March 11, 1939 in Wilkes County to Henry and Iva Pruitt Anderson and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his father, Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by a daughter, Debera Kay Anderson; a son, Donnie Ray Anderson; and a granddaughter, Miranda Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Byrd Anderson of Elkin; his mother, Iva Pruitt Anderson of Ronda; his son, Billy Junior Anderson & wife Tammy of Traphill; his daughter, Deanna Swisher & husband Harold of Elkin; two brothers, Benny Anderson & wife Gail of Mt. Airy and Ronnie Anderson of Traphill; three sisters, Irene Harpe of Elkin, Lorene Wood of Ronda, and Ella Mae McKnight of Yadkinville; eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. A private memorial service will be conducted Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Chaise Swisher officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Knobbs Baptist Church, 6787 Austin Little Mtn Road, Elkin, NC 28621.