1941
Gerald
2016
Gerald Devord Archer
November 26, 1941 — December 13, 2016
Gerald DeVord Archer, 75 years of New Vienna, passed away on Tuesday December 13, 2016 at his residence.
He was born in Charlotte, N.C. on November 26, 1941, the son of the late Adrian DeVord and Lou Ellen (Tolbert) Archer. Besides his parents he was also preceded by two brothers, Ronald David Archer and Allen Douglas Archer and a sister, Loretta Ellen Baker.
Gerald served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, graduated from the University of Akron, receiving his Bachelors degree in AA Criminal Justice, was a Deputy Sheriff in Summit County, a Police Officer in the City of Cuyahoga Falls where he organized the Law Enforcement Explorer Program, a member of the Masonic Lodge #187 (Star Lodge) Cuyahoga Falls, Scottish Rite Valley of Akron, OH, and the VFW #9094 Hillsboro, OH. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and reading his newspaper.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Ellen (Royals) Archer, whom were married on December 14, 1961, three sons, Michael (Joan) Archer of Louisville, KY, Kevin (Jacquelin) Archer of Hillsboro and Brian Archer of Hillsboro, three grandchildren: Bobbi Ann Archer, Joshua Michael Archer and Dakota Lee Archer, brother, Richard Lee Archer of Charlotte, NC and a host of friends.
A Masonic Service will start at 1:00 PM, on Friday December 16, 2016 at the Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Auburn Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard.
Friends may call from 11:00 AM until time of the service on Friday at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Donations can be made to the Community Care Hospice, 200 R. Gordon Drive, Wilmington, OH 45177
To sign our online guestbook, please visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com
Friday, December 16, 2016
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday, December 16, 2016
1:00 PM
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He was born in Charlotte, N.C. on November 26, 1941, the son of the late Adrian DeVord and Lou Ellen (Tolbert) Archer. Besides his parents he was also preceded by two brothers, Ronald David Archer and Allen Douglas Archer and a sister, Loretta Ellen Baker.
Gerald served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, graduated from the University of Akron, receiving his Bachelors degree in AA Criminal Justice, was a Deputy Sheriff in Summit County, a Police Officer in the City of Cuyahoga Falls where he organized the Law Enforcement Explorer Program, a member of the Masonic Lodge #187 (Star Lodge) Cuyahoga Falls, Scottish Rite Valley of Akron, OH, and the VFW #9094 Hillsboro, OH. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and reading his newspaper.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Ellen (Royals) Archer, whom were married on December 14, 1961, three sons, Michael (Joan) Archer of Louisville, KY, Kevin (Jacquelin) Archer of Hillsboro and Brian Archer of Hillsboro, three grandchildren: Bobbi Ann Archer, Joshua Michael Archer and Dakota Lee Archer, brother, Richard Lee Archer of Charlotte, NC and a host of friends.
A Masonic Service will start at 1:00 PM, on Friday December 16, 2016 at the Thompson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Auburn Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard.
Friends may call from 11:00 AM until time of the service on Friday at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Donations can be made to the Community Care Hospice, 200 R. Gordon Drive, Wilmington, OH 45177
To sign our online guestbook, please visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com
Friday, December 16, 2016
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday, December 16, 2016
1:00 PM
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Send Sympathy Card
Print Obituary
View/Sign Guest Book
Create Memorial Website
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