Gary Robert Anderson, 78, of Sebring, passed away on Monday afternoon, April 4, 2022 at Highlands Regional Medical Center.  A native of Montour Falls, NY he had lived in Florida since he was 12 in Lakeland and then Sebring.  He was a graduate of Kathleen High School.  Gary retired as a Radio Operator from the US Air Force after 20 years of service, then worked for the Polk County Sheriff's Office as a booking officer for 15 years.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce Rackauskis-Anderson; daughters, Potsie Anderson, Marian (Brian) Anderson Orr; stepchildren, Robert Simpasit, Roger Stovall, Jeremy Stovall and Josh (Nino Shioshvilli) Stovall; and 15 grandchildren.  A graveside service with military honors will be Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 9:30 AM at Sarasota National Cemetery.