Mike Anderson, 59, Orange

Michael Hays Anderson, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023, with his daughter by his side.

Born in Houston, Texas, on February 2, 1964, he was the son of John Hays Anderson and Nancy Lou Leese Anderson. Mike had an incredible sense of humor, always joking or pulling a prank on someone. He loved children, especially his four grandkids, whom he proudly passed that sense of humor down to. Mike could usually be found crawling around on the floor with them or hiding behind corners to jump out and scare them. He was a hardworking man, spending many years working as a plumber A-1 Peterson Plumbing and his free time working on the vehicles he was endlessly ordering parts for, which he enjoyed doing more than anything. Mike was a great father, grandfather, and friend, always there to help anyone who needed it. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him, especially his “second family” Marvin Schatte and children Logan Schatte and wife, Randi, and their children, and Cody Schatte and wife, Jordyn.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, John and Nancy Anderson.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Taylor Leigh Anderson and husband, Anthony Wardell; his grandchildren, Devan Anderson, Kinlee McNamara, Bowen Lucas, and Ava Wardell; his brothers, Bill Anderson, Chris Anderson, and Tony Anderson; his sister, Nan Anderson; as well as many nieces, nephews and other loving friends and family.