In Memory: Vandy Anderson (1942-2016)

posted on 4.18.2016

Longtime Texas broadcaster Vandy Anderson passed away on Saturday, April 16. He was 73.

Known as "The Voice of Galveston," Anderson started his radio career at KILE radio and would become the owner/manager of KGBC for more than 30 years.

Broadcasters inducted him into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2014. (View video from the induction)

The public is invited to help celebrate Vandy Anderson’s life at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Moody Gardens. A brief program will be led by Judge Trey Dibrell followed by a reception with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Vandy Anderson Scholarship in Culinary Arts Program at Galveston College, 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, TX 77550.