Harold Lloyd Anderson

Harold Lloyd Anderson born June 19, 1939 in Gloster, MS., passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Harold was a lifelong resident of New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina and he relocated to Leonville, LA, still maintaining a house in New Orleans. He loved being in Leonville (the country). Preceded in death by parents Johnnie & Nettie Causey Anderson. Siblings: Eddie Mae Anderson, Claudell Anderson, Johnnie Mauteil Bush and Emma Katherine (Kat) Anderson. In-Laws Dr. Wydell L. Williams and Beatrice Williams. Harold attended Walter L. Cohen. He entered the U.S. Airforce after high school serving his country for four years. Returning from the service he attended Straight Business School and later Southern University of New Orleans. He worked at United Parcel Services and later The Shell Oil Refinery, which is where he retired from. As a young man he loved playing sports, always telling stories of playing basketball, football and baseball. Harold loved fishing, hunting, traveling, gardening, cooking and playing golf. He loved children and children loved him. Harold had a big heart and a giving heart. He loved being around people. He was A DIE-HARD Washington Redskins fan and no one could convert him into a Saints fan. He also loved cars and would change cars every 2-3 years, until he met Yolanda and she said “no way”. He also loved his birds and had finches and a cockatiel, but it was either Yolanda or the birds and Yolanda won that battle too. The way to Harold’s heart was with peanuts and a cold beer. He was known to many people as “Uncle Man”, “Man”, ”Stretch” and “Uncle Harold”. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 26 Years Yolanda. Children: Stacey P. Anderson, Dr. Tiffany S. Anderson, Rogers Anderson (Nellie), and step-son Donald DiBartolo. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He Will Be Greatly Missed By Everyone! Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6828 Chef Menteur Hwy. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 8:00 am. Interment: St. Louis Cemetery # 3. Arrangements entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook, share memories and condolences with the family.