Kelly Anderson

Kelly Anderson, 58, of State Center, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the State Center Specialty Care with his loving family by his side. Following Kelly’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be a public memorial gathering held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home.  There will be a time of storytelling and sharing lead by Pastor John Whitehead held at 7:00 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be directed in Kelly’s name to his family.  For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234.  Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Kelly and his family. Kelly Anderson was a twin, born on February 12, 1961 in Iowa City, IA, the son of Eugene Howard and Betty Mae (Lemley) Anderson.   He was raised and educated in Iowa where he did graduate from High School.  Kelly might not have been married on paper but he was blessed to spend many years with his life partner Carol Mayer.  The couple loved being with one another and sharing countless years of love and memories.  Kelly even took in Carol’s son as his own.  He was a hardworking man when his body would allow him to work.  Kelly worked at Riverside cemetery at one point where he was proud to fix anything or do anything that was needed.  Kelly had a passion for fishing, camping, finding treasures with his metal detector and drinking a cold Budweiser. Left to cherish his memory is his step-son: Chris (Joleen) Beebe; two step-grandchildren: Elizabeth and Sophia as well as siblings: Shirley (Les) Tempel of State Center, IA, Sonya (Jeff Lamb) Nicholson of Altoona, IA and Brenda Thompson of Marshalltown, IA.                             He is preceded in death by his parents: Eugene and Betty Mae; life partner: Carol Mayer and his twin brother: Kevin Anderson.