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Kannapolis council member Richard Anderson dies
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Richard Anderson in 2008, when he participated with the <i>Independent Tribune's</i> special series, Pillowtex: Five Years Later.
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Published: November 17, 2009
Updated: 11/17/2009 09:38 am
KANNAPOLIS - Kannapolis council member Richard Anderson died Monday night at CMC-NorthEast after a brief illness. He was 73.
Anderson was a long-time council member, first elected in 1991. He served four terms on City Council. He defeated then-mayor Bachman Brown to become the city's second mayor in 1993.
He also worked at Cannon Mills, served in the Air Force and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Anderson was a colorful character on City Council, often speaking his mind on the many issues that came before the board.
"On behalf of the Kannapolis City Council and City staff, I want to express how truly saddened we are by the loss of Richard Anderson," said Mayor Bob Misenheimer, in a statement.
"His long track record of public service, his dedication to the citizens of Kannapolis, and his incredible devotion to his family are hallmarks of his rich legacy. Richard worked tirelessly for his constituents, many of whom he worked with at Cannon Mills during his 40 year career there. He will be missed, and my prayers and those of the rest of City Council and staff are with his family during this very difficult time."
He was diagnosed with cancer two weeks ago. Whitley's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Read more about this story in Wednesday's Independent Tribune.
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