Alvin Franklin Anderson, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was born January 2, 1947 in Surry County to the late Kermit Franklin Anderson and Pauline Haynes Anderson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Anderson is preceded in death by his wife Katie Anderson and a sister Mackie Sue Anderson. He is survived by his brother Don (Deloris) Anderson; brother-in-law Grady Spann; nieces Melissa (RJ) Speaks, Misty Anderson; nephew Brian (Sharon) Anderson; great nieces Ella Speaks, Helena Speaks, Sarah Anderson, Lilleigh Anderson; great nephews Trey Speaks, Ethan Anderson; and special friend Mr. Beck. A graveside memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 4:00PM at Charity UMC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Yadkin Valley Cruisers, 1801 Shacktown Rd. Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Anderson family.