Mr. Wesley Earl Anderson, age 64 of Pegram, TN died at home with family by his side on Sunday, March 15, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Taylor Funeral Home with Jason Allison officiating. Place of rest will be in the Harpeth Hills Memory Garden, Nashville, TN. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Saturday, from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Those serving as active pall bearers: Ryan Roland, James Stevens, Kevin Pack, Nick Ledbetter, John Smiley, Brent Stuart, Joey Anderson, Adam Hall; honorary pall bearers, Steven Marise, William Anderson, Tony Ford, Danny Stuart, C.H. Hannah, Hoppy Feinstein, Nelson Anderson, Terry Dillard, Michael Martin, Room In The Inn (breakfast staff), Harpeth River Sportsman Club.
Mr. Anderson was born February 15, 1962 in Nashville, TN. He was a son of the late Paul Wesley Anderson and the late Joyce Rebecca Pack Anderson. For many years, he worked in sales regarding industrial safety supplies. Wesley loved people, and you could tell by his comfort level of speaking to complete strangers wherever he was, making conversations off the cuff. He listened, and you felt his genuine care. Wesley enjoyed being outdoors, he was an avid hunter and skilled sportsman. He also offered the services of deer processing. Wesley loved his family, his wife and children. He was a hero to his grandson, Caleb. Even at a young age, Caleb already knew his grandfather was special. Wesley also loved God, he was a servant to God, and a Godly servant to people. He was a lifelong member at Pegram Church of Christ, where he had served as a deacon for a number of years.
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife of 42 years, Karen S. Anderson; his daughters, Emily F. Marise (Steven), and Rebecca K. Anderson (Tony); 2 brothers and 2 sisters; and his grandson, Caleb Wesley Marise.
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Karen,
Can not begin to tell what Wesley meant to us. Lawson enjoyed working with him. I enjoyed talking with him. We will have so many good memories.
Sincerely
Lawson and Kathy Keith
My prayers are with the family.
Wesley was the perfect balance of servitude, patience and respect. I selfishly learned a lot from Wesley. How to serve the church, his community, be a loving father and husband, even serving the customer when maybe the customer wasn’t deserving of high service. He modeled it all.
We could have a crappy day at work, and over the cubicle wall, Wesley would crack a joke and a gentle crackle of a laugh…made it all better.
I only know of those days at Care Safety. He was the heart of a special group. A group we didn’t know how special it was until we didn’t have it anymore.
Karen, Rebecca, Emily, et al. – I cannot imagine the hole in your heart knowing he isn’t here anymore but knowing he is with our Lord and Savior comforts us. He meant so much to so many. One of the greats.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Corina Vela
Karen and family; may the memories of your husband bring you comfort during this challenging time. You have the unwavering support of the entire department. Our deepest sympathy to you from your work family we are here for you. Sending prayers.
So sorry for your loss, Karen. Sending many prayers to you and your family.
Karen and family. I am so grateful that I had the privilege of getting to know Wesley and his family. He could always make me laugh, even when he was mad. Haha. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May God’s peace surround each of you during this time.
Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
May you rest in peace. You were a gem.
Cyndi was born the same month and year Wesley was. He and the rest of the Anderson clan were part of what made Lylewood special to her. Karen, I’m sorry for how empty the house will seem without Wesley to make it a home. Emily and Rebecca, I’m sorry the music of your daddy’s laughter will be missing when you share some of your favorite stories about him. Steve and Nelson, Mandy and C.B., I’m sorry death has touched the Anderson circle again. I still treasure Mr. Paul and Mrs. Joyce. Caleb, I do not know you. I can only imagine how much joy you brought your granddaddy. For all of you, may warm memories outweigh the tears as the GOD of all comfort brings peace through your loss.
Good man, good friend, prayers for family and community
Karen, We are so sorry for your loss. My family had great respect for Wesley and your family. He will be sadly missed by so many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Lampley Family
Wesley Anderson
Will always be in my Heart the Best of the Best,
not a better Man 😔
Ronnie Heggie
My deepest condolences to you Karen and your family. Sending many prayers.