Jerry Bethel Anderson, 82, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away at 2:44 P.M. on Wednesday, August 6, 2013, in Methodist Medical Center of Mansfield. Jerry was born in Hominy, Oklahoma, on April 15, 1931, the son of Bethel Anderson and Gertie Lee Elliot Anderson. He married Vernie Pauline Mattox on September 9, 1950 in Arkansas. Jerry retired as a welder from Howell Instruments. He is survived by his Wife of 62 years, Vernie Anderson; sons, Gary and Charlie Anderson; grandchildren, Kaylee and Corey Anderson; brother, Bill Anderson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lois, Evelyn and Ethel; and brothers, Kenneth, Edwin "Buddy", Delta and Tommy.