Birth date: Nov 14, 1931 Death date: May 27, 2023
Obituary for LeRoy “Roy” Anderson, Jr. 1931-2023 LeRoy “Roy” Anderson, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully in Lewes, Delaware Saturday, May 27, 2023, with his dear friends Bob Howard and Robert Kovalcik by his side. He was born i Read Obituary
I taught with Mr. Roy Anderson at W-L in Arlington, Virginia 1973 and 1974. I taught English, Speech and Drama which included doing our plays and musicals. Mr. Anderson always was a help with his art department with many projects to help us produce our offerings there at W-L High School. He will always be in my mind and heart as a consummate educator, a real friend and colleague.
Many of Mr. Anderson's students from WL high school remember his with great affection and regard. In fact, we were trying to find him for our 50th reunion in October but alas that is not possible. We will hold his memory in our hearts
My 50+ years of friendship with Roy go back to our early teaching days in Arlington, where he and I developed and coordinated special classes of English and Art students who read, wrote, drew, sketched, and went on field trips to the Kennedy Center, art museums, theaters and historical sites, all while connecting with each other and us!
I moved to Rehoboth, where I continued my teaching career, and Roy and Ed became the popular owners of The Wooden Indian and also developed a wonderful relationship with my young daughter, Sarah. We lived in the same area of Rehoboth, within walking distance of their home, where we often stopped by to visit, were invited for lunch, and had them back to our house for drinks and dinner.
Years later, after Sarah went off to college, I divorced my husband and Roy lost his dear partner, Ed; we still stayed in constant touch, even when I moved to Lewes, connected with my partner, Alan, and now live half-time in Maine.
I think often of Alan’s and my last visit with Roy at Brandywine, just before we returned to Maine in early May. We fondly reminisced about our teaching days, moving to Delaware, and his reliance on his dear friends, Bob and Robert, whom we will miss seeing as you gather for the service in Roy’s memory. However, my daughter and her partner, Jen, will be there to remember the long and wonderful friendship we all had.
Forever yours,
Beth Hochholzer
Roy and my mom were colleagues for 25 years at W-L High School in Arlington. They became friends and remained so until my mom passed in 2019. Roy was a one-of-kind man. Always enjoyed getting together with him (and Mom) for lunch in Rehoboth. He will be missed by all who called him friend. Rest in peace Roy.
Rest in Peace Roy!! You were such a kind and caring person! I know Your beloved Ed is waiting for you with open arms!!♥️💔♥️
23 Years ago to the exact date of your passing, I walked into the Wooden Indian and my life was changed forever. Roy and Ed became my “two gay dads”. Not having parents in any real way for decades, their guidance, friendship and love which everyone felt helped me especially navigate confusing times. To travel with them was “regimented bliss “. Hawaii, the UK, Los Angeles and places in Russia with my brother Mark to serve as translator for notes made on backs of portraits. To hear their tales of adventure was to be transported. To experience the adventure with them was a true gift. Roy had the extraordinary talent of making anyone who was engaged with him feel better about themselves. I once informed him I thought he was surely a Wizard. He had just spoken with three unruly young women and by simply greeting them with “Hello ladies. My that’s a pretty blouse you have on” the three duckling became swans in grace and improved language! I am now the age he was when we met. I am stunned by the distance I have to travel to be anything resembling the man he was. I will miss our Sunday calls and will keep your advice and faith with me always. - Love you - David
