James "Big Red" Anderson was born April 8,1925 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 affectionately called, traveled around the globe singing traditional gospel songs with the renowned Swanee Quintet since the early 40's 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 spirit, but encourage your soul.

James had performed in places as prestigious as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Apollo Theater, and the House of Blues 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 Al Sharpton, Lou Rawls and many dignitaries the world over and of course our own James Brown.

When he wasn't 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 Anderson, one brother; Overn (Dorothy) Anderson of Augusta, Georgia, two step-daughters; Mary E. Bunyan of New York, New York, Delores Williams of Suitland, Maryland, a devoted godson; Eddie "School Boy" (Chastady) Bynes, one sister-in-law, god daughter; Elenora (Redd) Collins, four step grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Rev. Dr. Sam Davis, Presiding

PRELUDE

PROCESSIONAL ..................................................................................The Swanee Quintet Musicians

MUSICAL SELECTIONS ....................................................................................................Mr. Frank Griffin

PRAYER........................................................................................................................................Rev. Shaw

SCRIPTURE

OLD TESTAMENT..............................................................................,.......................Rev. Karlton Howard

NEW TESTAMENT...........................................................................,..........................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

Order of Service Cont.

Sister Mary Kingcannon

Rev. Johnny Bussey Gary Willingham

Mr. Sterling Holloman

former Guitarist of Harmonizing Tour

Musical Selections Mr. Troy Ramey and The Soul Searchers

Reflections

(3 minutes, please)

Mr. Clarence Fountain

of the Five Blind Boys of Alabama

Deacon Charles Wiggleton

Mr. Lester White

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......................................................................................Mrs. Thomasina Ketch

MUSICAL SELECTION......................................................................................................Swanee Quintet

Resolutions

Rev. George W. Stewart

Elder Troy Jackson

The President and Vice President

of the Gospel Quartets Convention

(Resolution actually presented by Attorney Joseph L. Smalls, Jr.)

MUSICAL SELECTIONS............................................................................................Mrs. Chastady Bynes

EULOGY.............................................................................................................Rev. Howard "Slim" Hunt

of Slim and The Supreme Angels

INTERMENT........................................................................................................Mt. Olive Memorial Park