Mr. William Ernest Anderson, Sr., 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 10, 1951 to the late Zonnie Anderson and the late Ruby Farmer Anderson.

He served the community as owner-operator of Pate's Drive-In Restaurant for 33 years and his favorite pastime was working on street rod cars. But, above all, was his indescribable love for his wife and his family. There was nothing more that he loved than to gather and spend time with Mary and their children and grandchildren throughout the years as they made memories that'll last a lifetime.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Zonnie Franklin Anderson and Alfred Earl Anderson, and a sister, Burnette Anderson Faircloth.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Anderson of the home; two sons, Will Anderson and wife Kelly of Greenville, NC and Shon Anderson and wife Tamme of Lumberton, NC; a daughter, Natasha Lynn Anderson of Lumberton, NC; five grandchildren: Christian Kelbaugh, Darci Anderson, Kylie Anderson, Kendall Anderson, and Torin Anderson; one sister, Peggy Jean Cox and husband Carlton of Supply, NC; a special sister-in-law, Ms. Ann Dowless of Lumberton, NC; a nephew, Davis Andrews of Lumberton, NC; two nieces, Patricia Lucas of Columbia, SC and Renee Dutton of Jacksonville, FL; and numerous extended family, friends, and loved ones.

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5 ^th Street in Lumberton, NC.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 12:00 PM at East Lumberton Baptist Church, 201 Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton, NC.