Martin Edward Anderson, 52, of Tega Cay, South Carolina, passed away July 28, 2011 due to complications of ALS. Martin was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on December 9, 1958, a son of the late Henry Walter and Ann Laursen Anderson. Martin was a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He worked for Duke Power at the Catawba Nuclear Station and later for Hitachi Corporation. He is survived by two brothers, Walter Anderson of Chicago, IL, and Michael Anderson and wife Linda of Charlotte; nephews Mark Anderson of Charlotte and Andrew Anderson of Chicago, and niece Lauren Anderson of Charlotte. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Carolinas ALS Endowment, c/o Carolinas HeathCare Foundation, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232.