ANDERSON, James Jeffrey 65, of Brandon, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. James moved to the area 35 years ago from Long Island, NY and was a faithful volunteer at both the Nativity Food Pantry and the James A. Haley, Veteran's Hospital. He is predeceased by his mother, Shirley Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Diana Anderson; son, Gordon Anderson; daughter, Paige Byrnes and her husband, Byron; father, Robert Anderson; brothers, Kurt Anderson & his wife, Jeanette and Roy Anderson; sisters, Wendy Rowan and her husband, Frank and Shari Brauer and her husband, Greg. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm at which time a funeral service will be held, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park, 6919 Providence Rd. Riverview. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942