Francis S. Anderson, 88 of California, MD died Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, MD.

Born May 3, 1925 in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Francis S. Anderson, Sr. and Mary Grubic Anderson.

From September 1943 to March 1946, Francis proudly served in the United States Army Air Corp. During his service he earned the WW II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and American Theater Ribbon.

In 1949, he married his beloved wife, the late Beulah Anderson. They were married over 65 years, before her passing in August 2013.

Francis worked for Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) for over 32 years as a general supervisor. When not working, he enjoyed camping with his wife and children, especially taking trips to their land in Fredricksburg, VA.

Francis is survived by his children, Crystal Lennon of California, MD, Kenneth Anderson (Joan) of Solomons, MD, and Gerald Anderson (Mary) of Newmarket, NH; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Sheffield.

Family will receive friends for Francis' Life Celebration on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by the Reverend Joe Orlando at 12 p.m. A Graveside Service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Southern Maryland Office, P.O. Box 1889, La Plata, MD 20646.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.