James Edward Archer

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, James Edward Archer, 79, of Sandyville passed away October 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Roxanne and our children enveloped in all our love as he passed from this world in his path to meet the Lord. Finally being free from the horrible disease of Alzheimers and dementia. Now he will remember the life he had.

Born September 23, 1943 to Jack and Dorothy West Archer. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Archer

Surviving siblings include Phil Archer (Judy) of Sandyville, Paul Archer (Holly) of Pennsylvania, Gene Archer (Marsha) of Kansas, Karen Martin (Pierce) of Wirt Co. and Roseann Griffith (Rob) of Sandyville. Sister-In-Law, Donna Archer.

Jim was soon to celebrate his 40th anniversary with his wife, Roxanne, the love of his life. Leaving behind to cherish his memories are children Alan Archer (Cindy) of Sandyville; daughters Angela Archer of Wirt Co., Traci Archer Cambron (Jody) of Pennsylvania, Joe Hartley (Tiara) of Ripley and Christina Smith of Clarksburg; grandchildren Jamie, Robby, Kevin, Allison, Harley and Brittany; 3 great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, George.

Jim retired from the Operating Engineers Local 3 of California in 2006 and moved back to West Virginia and took up farming. His passion was mowing, tractoring and piddling and sweeping his garage, then running the tractor and having to sweep the floor again. He attended Gilmore High and graduated from Wirt County High School in 1963 before joining the Army Reserves. Jim was also a school bus driver, substitute mail carrier, worked at VISCO in Parkersburg and many years at Carl Smith Construction.

The family would like to sincerely thank the nursing staff and Dr. Snyder of Jackson General Hospital for the excellent care they took with Jim for the 4 days he was there. Enough words cannot express the care, compassion and support they gave to us. The made a difficult time more bearable and we will forever be greatful.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26th at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Seldon Angus officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in the Independence Cemetery, Sandyville. Following the committal service there will be a time of food and fellowship with the family at the Sandyvillle Senior Center. Online memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com