George Thomas Anderton, Jr.

George Thomas Anderton, Jr., 87, of Alliance died Saturday, September 13, 2014, at home.

He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, a charter member of the VFW Post 8094 of Pamlico County, Past Commander of the American Legion Post 33 Washington, DC. He retired from the Officers Association, served 21 years in the U.S.M.C. and 19 years with the Civil Service and served the community for over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Elga Anderton; son, George T. Anderton III of Springfield, Va.; daughter, Elaine A. Taiariol of Warren, Michigan; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

His funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 17th at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Lewis officiating. Interment with military honors will follow immediately in Grantsboro cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to Pamlico County Rescue, PO Box 302, Bayboro, NC 28515 or Rock of Zion Church, PO Box 381, Grantsboro, NC 28529.