Claude "Sonny" Anderson

Sonny Anderson, age 84, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at his home on May 6, 2026.

Claude Clarence Anderson III was born in Garnett, Kansas, on September 15, 1941, the son of Claude Clarence Anderson II and Martha Marie (Cherry) Anderson. He was the second of five children. Sonny grew up in Garnett and graduated from Garnett High School with the class of 1960. During his school years, he was active in intramural sports, served as the sports team student manager, and sang in the Glee Club. Following high school, he attended junior college in Independence, Kansas.

Sonny spent his entire career selling Ford cars and trucks. When he returned to Garnett, he went to work as a salesman at Anderson Motor Company. Following the sale of the business to Beckman Motors, Sonny continued selling Ford vehicles for Beckman until his retirement. He spent most of his life in Garnett and was an active member of the community. He was an avid bowler and spent many summers umpiring for Little League Baseball.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Martha Anderson; one brother, Richard Clayton Anderson; and one sister, Emmajean Anderson Taylor.

He is survived by his brother and sister, Robert Anderson and wife Carolyn of Topeka, Kansas, and Lauree Wright of Garnett, Kansas; cousins, Betty Forbes and Peggy Peregrine. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Sonny's family would like to thank Good Shepherd Hospice for their wonderful care during his illness.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Garnett. Inurnment will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. Sonny's family will greet friends following the service. Memorial donations may be made to Feuerborn Family Funeral Service to defray expenses. Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.