Glenn "Buck" Ellison Anderson

GOLDSBORO — Glenn Ellison "Buck" Anderson, age 73, of Goldsboro, passed away  on Wednesday morning, November 19, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

Buck was born in Wayne County to the late William "Billy" Anderson and Mitty Strickland Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Jackson, his granddaughter, Destinee Clayton and his brothers, Ralph, Charles, and Thomas.

Buck dedicated over 40 years of service as a volunteer firefighter with the Grantham Fire Department. Buck was deeply committed to his community, which he demonstrated by his long-standing membership in the Wayne County Fireman’s Association and his attendance at Black Jack Grove Free Will Baptist Church.

Buck is survived by his beloved wife, Tina Anderson; two sons, Daniel (Cecilia) Anderson and Jeremy Anderson; and one stepson Brandon (Bobbie) Corey. He leaves behind his grandchildren: Kolby (Haley) Anderson, William Anderson, Walker Anderson, Avery Carlyle, Michael Corey, Braden Corey, Helen Corey, Hunter Tripp, Aaron Jackson, John Jackson, Dylan Daughtry and Kenna Daughtry.  He also has seven great-grandchildren, Jayden, Roman, Destinee, Isabella Daughtry, Maddox Jackson, Samuel Jackson, and Melanie Jackson. He is also survived by his brothers, Bobby Anderson and Clarence Anderson.

A service to celebrate Buck's life will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home in Goldsboro with Rev. Dennis Pollock officiating. The family will receive friends and loved ones from 4:30 to 6:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be directed to the Grantham Volunteer Fire Department, 3430 US HWY 13S, Goldsboro, NC 27530 in honor of his decades of service.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the Anderson  family and online condolences can be directed to www.shumate-faulk.com

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