R.V. Anders, age 95, of Goldston, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Beacon Place in Greensboro, NC. Mr. Anders was born in Sylva, NC on April 4, 1931, to the late Charlie Anders and the late Rosa Mathis Anders.

R.V. was born in a family of eleven children. He worked in textiles for 18 years for Southern Webbing Mill in Greensboro, NC and also at Boling Chair Company in Siler City. He loved helping people. He was a self-taught carpenter by trade and spent his time remodeling and adding additions to houses. He loved working in his yard and making trips to the mountains to visit his mother.

R.V. is survived by his daughter: Darlene Bristow Greensboro, NC; son: Steve Anders (Alice) of Oak Ridge, NC; grandchildren: Joseph Bristow, Brandon Anders, Lenena Blake (Tim); great-grandchildren: Myah, Kaylee, Kaydan, Lilli Grace, and Adley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Faye Anders, son Kenneth Anders, granddaughter Tania Anders, and son-in-law Joe Bristow.

A Graveside service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Carbonton Community Church Cemetery, 5442 Goldston-Carbonton Road, Goldston, NC with the Mike Seawell officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of R. V. Anders.