James (Jim) Ronald Anderson, Jr. passed away on October 21, 2018 at the age of 73, following a two-year battle with cancer. His loving family and some of his dear friends surrounded him when he passed peacefully.

Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 11, 1944 to James Ronald and Eileen Rose Anderson. In 1952 his family moved to Millbrae, California. In July of 1965 Jim married his high school sweetheart, Dorine Larson. They had two sons, Jimmy and Jason. In December of 1973 Jim and his family relocated with the company he was managing to Reno, Nevada.

In 1978, Jim and his wife started Anderson and Sons Trucking. Jim was the driving force in their company and made a success of it for his family and many other families. Anderson and Sons Trucking closed in 2000.

After retiring, Jim and his wife moved to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; returning frequently to be with family and friends. After 10 years in Mexico, they moved back to Reno.

Jim was preceded in death by his son, Jason and his parents, Jim and Eileen. He is survived by his wife, Dorine, of 53 years, son Jimmy (Felicia), two granddaughters; Chelsie (Seth), Nichole; their mother Stacy, his sister Carol and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 3835 Lakeside Dr., Reno, Nevada 89509 on November 6, 2018 at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests anyone who would like to honor Jim’s memory do so by donating to the American Cancer Society.