Alonzo "Lonny" Anderson

New Iberia- Funeral Services will be held for Mr. Alonzo "Lonny" Austin Anderson, age 73, on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 11:00AM at David Funeral Chapel of New Iberia with Father Matt Woollett to serve as the Celebrant.  Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery.

Visitation will begin on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 5:00PM until 9:00PM.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 8:00AM until service time.

A native and resident of New Iberia, "Lonny" as everyone knew him, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 3:16PM at a Houston, TX hospital.

In high school Lonny loved sports, he played football and ran track. He was a gifted athlete and excelled in his event, the 880 Meter Run, often finishing in less than two minutes. Throughout his life Mr. Anderson spent his mornings running or walking to stay in shape. He enjoyed watching the Olympics on television, and to say he was a fan of LSU football would be an understatement.  Lonny was an avid poker player and loved going to the casinos. He was an independent and simple man, but immensely enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his three brothers, Harry Anderson Sr. and companion Liz Buteau of New Iberia, James "Jimmy" Lamar Anderson Jr. and wife Patricia of New Iberia, and Robert "Bob" Anderson and wife Judy of  Georgetown, KY; eight nieces and nephews, Leslie Wimberley of Lafayette, Eric Anderson of New Iberia, Inger Gauthier and husband Darren of Duson, James Lamar Anderson, III of Lake Charles, Sarah Riggs and husband Kevin of New Iberia, Robert Anderson and wife Tuesday of KY, Karen Ouellette and husband David of Fredericksburg, VA, and Christine Hopper and husband Ryder of Lexington, KY; nine great nieces and nephews; and one great great nephew.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Lamar Anderson, Sr.; mother, Dorothy Hall Anderson; and one nephew, Harry Anderson, Jr.

Upholding the honor of Pallbearers will be family and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Garcia Menero, Heather Schexneider and nurses at MD Anderson for the loving care given to their brother.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Anderson’s honor can be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dept of Leukemia Research, P.O. Box 4486 Houston, Texas 77210-4486.

Family and friends wishing to express condolences can sign the online guestbook.

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St., (337)369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.