Donald Edwin “Donnie” Anderson Sr., a former Chatham County undersheriff and U.S. Navy veteran, died Oct. 23, 2026, at age 77, Sheriff Richard S. Coleman and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Anderson served Chatham County and the Sheriff’s Office for 36 years. He held the undersheriff position for more than 30 years, working under Sheriffs Carl Griffin, Walter Mitchell and Al St. Lawrence. He retired in 2011.
His service also included work with his church, youth athletics and the Tybee Island community, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Coleman said Anderson’s contributions to the community would be honored and that the office was prepared to support his family. The announcement extended condolences to Anderson’s wife, Nancy, and their children. It did not include funeral or memorial service details.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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