In Memoriam Bill Anderson   Honoring the Life and Legacy 

A beloved colleague, mentor, and friend, Dr. Bill Anderson dedicated over 50 years to compassionate dental care and enriching the lives of those around him. His legacy of kindness, wisdom, and excellence will forever be cherished.

November 8, 2023 by Palmer Dentistry

In Memoriam – Bill Anderson

It is with my deepest sadness that I inform our patients that my partner, colleague, and friend of over 37 years, Dr. Bill Anderson, has passed away. Bill was a wonderful human being. His compassion for people served his patients very well, as he cared for them for over 50 years. His friendship meant the world to me. Throughout my adult life, he was always there, encouraging me to be better and counseling me through dark times. His mentorship in my professional life was invaluable teaching me technical skills and pushing me to continue my professional education. He taught me the importance of spending time with patients and just listening. He always said, “Mike, the more time you spend with the patient, the more they will trust you.” Truer words have never been spoken. To have a friend such as Bill Anderson has been one of the greatest blessings in my life, and I will miss him deeply. May God bless you, Bill.

A Life Well Lived

William Michael Anderson, D.M.D. Husband of Melissa Beck Anderson; cherished father of Billy Anderson (Jenny) and Krista (Alan Boling), children of Janice Remle Anderson; devoted grandfather of Morgan (Tommy Hemingway), Grace, Sophie, Anna, and Davis; and loving great-grandfather to Charlie, Teddy, and Sully. He is also survived by his sister, Cookie Westgate. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ruth Anderson, and his brother, Bob Anderson.

Legacy and Accomplishments

Dr. Anderson passed away unexpectedly at Citrus Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 29th, at the age of 82. He was born in Cincinnati and graduated from Western Hills High School in 1958, the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in 1962, and was part of the first graduating class of the University of Kentucky’s School of Dentistry in 1966. As the first person in his family to graduate from college, Dr. Anderson loved learning and excelled in his profession. He practiced dentistry in Florence, Kentucky, for 54 years, until June of 2020, when he and Melissa retired to Inverness, Florida.

Passions Beyond Dentistry

Dr. Anderson was not only passionate about dentistry, his patients, and his friends but also an accomplished woodworker, skydiver, golfer, culinary enthusiast, and motorcycling aficionado. He enjoyed taking motorcycle trips with his buddies and cherished every moment of life.

Honoring His Memory

Donations may be directed to the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry: www.dentistry.uky.edu
Dr. Bill Anderson will forever be remembered for his kindness, wisdom, and dedication. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched.