Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan Lamont Anderson, 49, of Charlotte, NC passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at his home in Charlotte.

Jonathan was born April 23, 1972, in Newport News, VA to George Washington Anderson and Helen Ernestine Johnson-Anderson. He was preceded in death by Grandparents George W and  Gwendolyn A. Anderson; Grandparents Cornelius and Sallie Johnson; Aunt and Uncle Hugh (MH) and Geri McCutchen; Uncle Cornelius Johnson; Uncle Peter McClaine,

Survivors include his wife, Katherine Clardy of Charlotte, NC; parents, George Anderson and Helen Johnson- Anderson; Brother; Jason (Kari) Anderson; Nieces; Jada, Kameron, and Jazelle Anderson; Aunt: Mary McClaine; Cousins; Kevin (Marcia) McClain, Kim Michael McClaine,; Aunt: Christy Johnson, Cousins; Michael, Michelle and Micha Johnson; Aunt: Joyce (Bernard) Scott; Cousins: Kendrick Scott, Kevin (Stacy)  Scott and Joylene (Brian) Scott Cupstid  and a host of cousins and other relatives.

Jonathan was a consummate, award-winning science educator for 26 years in the Charlotte Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County School districts, and at Countryside Montessori School. During after school hours, he could be found on the soccer field, helping students with IB projects, or helping to run the First Lego League team at Piedmont IB Middle School. He spent 22 of his summers developing the minds, hearts and spirts of young people at the Keith Family YMCA Day Camp and Countryside Montessori Camp A-Don-Doe. Most evenings for the past 26 years, you could find him helping people at the front desk and the fitness center at the Keith Family YMCA. Members there could count on his kind smile, and they were never strangers for more than a day.

If he was not visiting his family, on weekends you could find him at the Concord Mills LEGO Store. Jonathan just celebrated his 10th anniversary with the LEGO corporation. He always had a warm and friendly “How ya doing?” when children and families entered the store. He went out of his way to make them feel special.  When he was not working, Jonathan enjoyed traveling around the world, spending time with his family, and playing with his nieces and nephews. He has been described by many as a selfless bright light filled with joy to share with the world.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM -12:15 PM, on December 7, 2021, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg. The family will also receive visitors and friends from 1:15 PM- 2:15 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 PM, on December 7, 2021, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Charlotte, officiated by dear family friend Father Stephen King OFM Conv.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Rd., Mint Hill

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Levine Cancer Institute through the Atrium Health Foundation Tribute and Memorial Giving. http://atriumhealthfoundation.org/tribute. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kunal Kadakia and his team for their kindness and compassion during Jonathan’s illness.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg, North Carolina is serving the Anderson family.