James Keith Anderson, 53, of Columbia, KY passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Taylor Regional Hospital, in Campbellsville, with his family at his side. He was born on March 28, 1972 in Columbia, the son of Judy Johnson Anderson and the late William Douglas Anderson.
Keith was an employee of Motherson and a member of New Hope Separate Baptist Church. He had also previously been a forklift driver at Fruit of the Loom for 20 years before being employed at Motherson. Keith enjoyed woodworking, crafting, and going on cruises with his family. Keith was a classic car enthusiast and loved going to car shows. Above all, Keith loved his family dearly and spending every moment he could with them.
SURVIVORS:
His loving wife: Susan Conner Anderson of Columbia
3 children: Richie (and Nikki) French of Greensburg, Darris Anderson (and Rose Neufeld) of Russell Springs, and Lucas Anderson (and Jessie Salazar) of Columbia
3 granddaughters: Ayden French, Charlie French, and Rian French
His mother: Judy Anderson of Russell Springs
2 sisters: Amy Anderson and Janet (and Mike) Brant, both of Russell Springs
His mother-in-law: Carloyn Hamlett of Columbia
Sister-in-law: Mia Conner (and Edward Joseph) of Cincinnati
A host of extended family & friends
In addition to his father, Keith was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Sharon Rector.
Funeral service: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at Bernard Funeral Home, with Bro. Billy Silverman and Bro. Casey Davis officiating
Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 and from 7:30 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at Bernard Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Richie French, Darris Anderson, Lucas Anderson, David Powell, Alan Shepherd, and Cliff Skaggs
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
