Jonathan Victor Anderson

With sad and heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jonathan Victor Anderson. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on October 31, 1973. He died of Stage IV Esophageal Metastatic Cancer, which was a fast and aggressive cancer that was diagnosed five weeks prior to his passing on April 29, 2025. He is survived by his partner of 8 years, Mariann Ricciardi Daley, The Colony, TX, his children Alan and Jenna Anderson, Alvarado, TX; his parents Molly and Lewis Anderson, Rudy, AK; his brothers Connell McNally, wife Sarah; Pete Anderson, wife Tiffany; Nicholas Anderson all of Rudy, AK; his niece Heaven Anderson. Jonathan or Jonny to his family and friends that he grew up with, attended Alma High School 1992; University of Arkansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1996; The Art Institute of Dallas and graduated with Associates of Applied Science in Multimedia and Web Development in 2002. He was an entrepreneur, and he started his own business, Victor Marketing. He worked as a ride share driver and ultimately was in training to be a Health Concierge with Aetna/CVS. He loved Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels, movies and old school video games, was an artist who loved drawing, graphic/UX design, retouching photos, spending time with his family and friends and with the love of his life, Mariann. Jonathan, to those who were blessed to have known him, soon learned of his quick wit, sense of humor, intellect, compassion, empathy, thoughtfulness, generosity, kindness, respectful and good-natured personality. He enjoyed talking and helping others. He was a great communicator and conversationalist, who put others at ease. He was the voice of calm and reason and had a strong faith in God and tried to be a follower of Jesus’ teachings. During his time as a ride share driver, he encountered people from various walks of life, and those inherent qualities would be demonstrated by listening, giving advice and to those less fortunate and in need, gave blessing bags, literally clothes off his back, his last dollar, food, etc. That faith kept him strong during his last days. We will miss his laugh, corny sense of humor, dad jokes, his wit, the twinkle in his beautiful eyes, the smile with dimples, his love and love for his family and friends. Jonathan had a special way of touching others in their own distinctive ways and the way he made us feel, which to most of us, as the most important people in his world, because we were. Jonathan means, “Gift from God” and he truly was. Goodbye is not forever, love is. Memorial Service is pending, please check back.

Jonathan Victor Anderson

October 31, 1973 - April 29, 2025