Ora Basil Anderson Jr., 84, died at 12:34 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He was born August 19, 1936 in West Alton, MO. Mr. Anderson retired from Labor Union #660. Surviving are two grandchildren, Tom (Amber) Silk of West Alton, MO and Brandon Anderson of West Alton, MO, four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. His daughter, Susan Silk passed away later the same day that he died. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by wife Kathy, and a daughter, Deborah Lynn Anderson. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Elder David Arendell will officiate. Burial will be at Ebenezer Cemetery in West Alton, MO. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Online guestbook and information can be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com