Indianapolis - Lloyd Bernard “Sonny” Anderson, Jr., 77, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. He was born October 15, 1943 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Lloyd and Francis Anderson, Sr. He was one of six children. He had three older sisters: Shirley, Pat, and Jackie, and two younger brothers, Ronnie and Bill. On May 19, 1962, Sonny married Vicky Sue Bell. She was the love of his life, but for the next 58 years, Sonny annoyed her at every available opportunity. Two years later, their daughter Connie Sue was born.

Sonny was known as many different things to many different people. He was an antagonistic husband, “Daddy” to one, “Pop” to his grandkids and great grandkids, a fantastic brother, a respectable brother-in-law (depending on who you ask), a great drinking buddy, a good fisherman (when he could finally catch one), a jokester through-and-through and a man who made plaid look good.

Sonny was a man of few words and primarily talked through his hands. Known as a jack of all trades, Sonny was a construction worker, a truck driver, a mechanic for Standard Gas Station and a machinist at Capital City Container Corps for more years than anyone can remember.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Francis Anderson, Sr.; sister, Pat Smith; and brother, Bill Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Vicky Sue Anderson; daughter, Connie Sue Needler and her fiancé, Tiger Burden; grandchildren and their significant others: Danielle Carrico and Joshua Ammerman, Tiffany and David Neffle, Christian and Abigail Needler and AJ Needler; great grandchildren: Xylan, Madison, Jackson, Samantha, Blake, Zayda, Kamryn, Clayton, Wyatt and Merryn; siblings: Shirley Van Patten, Jackie Caldwell and Ronnie Anderson; and an inconceivable number of nieces and nephews.

Sonny's family will receive friends Wednesday, November 25, 2020, from 11 am - 1 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 925 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227. A celebration of his life will follow at 1 pm at the funeral home. For the health and safety of all guests attending, face masks are required. Thank you.

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