James A. "Jim" Anderson, 81, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 29, 2017, in his residence.

Mr. Anderson was born October 14, 1935, in New Castle, a son of the late Jenny Fry.

Jim was a lifelong area resident and 1953 graduate of New Castle High School.

A painter his entire life, Jim was employed by George Stevens as a member of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trade Union, where he worked for many years. He later retired as a spray painter in 1992 from the former Wean Industries, Inc., Austintown, OH, after six years of service. During his retirement, Jim worked part time at Westminster College, New Wilmington, painting for the summer grounds crew.

He was a member of the former First Christian Church, New Castle.

Jim was a member of the Croatian Club, Bessemer.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and previously had belonged to several sporting clubs in the area. Jim loved spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren, and taking trips to the casino.

His wife, the former Sally A. Stevenson, whom he married December 22, 1959, passed away, February 10, 2008.

Surviving are: two daughters, Audrey Anderson-Lemmon and her husband Harvey; and Jamie "Kitty" Meanor and her husband Donald, all of New Castle; two step daughters, Sherrie Hogue-Lopez and her husband Frank, of Sonoma, AZ; and Jeri "Gigi" Hogue-Vevers and her husband Joseph, of Las Vegas, NV; a grandson, Charles D. Essey, whom he raised as his son, of New Castle; a sister, Audrey Patrick, Champion, OH; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Jim was preceded in death by a step-son, Terry Hogue; and two brothers, Curt and Robert Anderson.

Calling hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday ( 6-1-2017 ) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. Funeral service will be immediately following at 6 p.m. , in the funeral home, with Rev. John Yergan, of First Baptist Church, New Castle, officiating.

Interment: Castle View Memorial Gardens, New Castle.