David Anderson

David "Big Dave" Anderson, 51, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was born March 24, 1962 in Searcy, Arkansas. Dave was a long time heavy equipment operator and pipeline supervisor. He met friends where ever he went. He had a heart of gold, was fun loving, and never met a stranger. Dave loved his work and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Big Dave will be missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his father, Everett Anderson and his wife Charlotte of Bald Knob; his mother, JoAnne Brock of Russell; a brother, Darrell Anderson of Russell; niece, Kaylee Jo Anderson; nephew, Andy Anderson; step-brother, Toby Dallas of Bald Knob; step-sister, Penny Dallas of Bald Knob; and step-nephews, Tyler and Jake Dallas. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Lorene O'Neal and Fred and Ella Anderson. Visitation will be Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Central Baptist Church in Bald Knob from 10 a.m. to noon. Services will be at 2 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.