Leslie Gardiner Anderson, 70, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Decatur. A private family celebration will be held. He was born August 31, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Herbert and Mary (Gardiner) Anderson. They both were there to welcome him home. Leslie was a stock broker with the US Border Patrol and proudly served in the US Navy. He was a long time resident of Coppell before moving to Bowie, where he enjoyed raising goats. Leslie loved an adventure, enjoyed spending time at the coast and deep sea fishing. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rebecca (Holmes) Anderson; step son, Lloyd Hamby; sisters, Nancy, Barbara and Dorothy.