James Luther "Jim" Anderson, 88, of Denton, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 in Denton. He was born May 21, 1927 in Brashear, Texas to Roy and Rosa Lou McCrakin Anderson. He served during WWII in the area of intelligence for the U. S. Army. He then answered his true calling as salesman for Texas Hosiery Company. Upon retirement at age 50 he had the blessing of being able to pursue his passion for travel and opened Travel and Tours in Denton. Throughout his life he had various stints as a rancher and farmer.

Mr. Anderson was a self-taught and self-made man, the son of a minister, who came from humble beginnings. He loved to cook and entertain. He would light up the room with his wit and charm, never met a stranger, was a wonderful storyteller, and seldom ever at a loss for words. James Anderson lived his life by his principals and always looked for the best in others, He had a passion for poetry and an insatiable appetite for history. There were no major life events that didn't find their way onto the lines of a yellow legal pad. He was blessed, kind and gentle, and above all, he was loved.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. prior to the service at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors with Chaplain Rodney Bolejack officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Anderson; daughters, Catherine Williams and husband David of Denton, Susan Heffley and husband Kenneth of Dripping Springs, Carol Ryan and husband John of Denton, and Sara Van Hoff and husband Eric of Frisco; brother, Joeree Anderson of Garland; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Elizabeth Hughes Anderson, son, James H "Andy" Anderson, brothers, Phillip and Hershel Anderson, along with his sister Louise Cook of Arkansas.

He will be missed. Rest in peace.