Herman "Lopez" Anderson-- a native and resident of Mobile and a former resident of Dayton, OH. born July 13, 1955 departed this life Friday, September 14, 2007 at a local hospital. He was a 1973 graduate of Colonel White High School, Dayton, OH. He served in the United States Airforce. He was preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law, Darryl(Carol) Anderson. He leaves to cherish his memories four children and eight grands, Herman Gaines, Alesha Anderson, Cherie (Anthony) Clayton, all of Somerset, NJ and Stephen Stewart, mother, Alene S. Anderson both of Mobile, father, Herman T. Anderson, Dayton, OH., brother, Christopher (Linda) Anderson, Desoto, TX., four sisters, Lia (Warb) Pettway, Denise (Darryl) Evans, both of Mobile, Tiffany (Ronald) Phillips, Hamilton, OH., Deidre Anderson, Florence, KY, devoted aunt, Marileta (James) McMillian, uncle, Harvey (Joan) Anderson, Chevy Chase, MD, special cousin, Althea McMillian, godmothers, Mrs. Doris Taylor and Mrs. Clyniece Kennedy. a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, His remains will lie in state at Small's Mortuary Friday, September 21, 2007 from 1-8pm and Saturday, September 22, 2007 after 9am at Prince of Peace Church the family will receive friends from 10am until the 11am hour. Interment Whispering Pines. Dignified and professional services are entrusted to SMALL'S MORTUARY, 950 S. Broad St, Mobile, AL.