J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Archer, Jr. Floyd A.

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Floyd Albert Archer, Jr., 63, of Petersburg, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005 in Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Archer was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a retired U.S. Army SFC, having served in the 82nd Airborne and completed a thirteen month tour of duty in the Vietnam conflict, where he earned the Bronze Star, among numerous other decorations. Following his retirement, he served as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Kenner Army Health Clinic and Colonial Heights Healthcare Center. Mr. Archer is survived by his wife, Gabriele Spoetzl Archer of Petersburg, two daughters, Alice A. Owens and her husband Thomas of Prince George, Janice A. Lukomski and her husband John of Colonial Heights, two grandchildren, Alexandra Owens of Prince George and John Lukomski of Colonial Heights. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 28, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 29, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. in the funeral home chapel with Father William Cary, U.S. Army Chaplain, officiating. Interment, with military honors, will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Floyd is another great Icon from the Vietnam era who will be sorely missed by my husband, Dave, also a Vietnam Vet and myself. We both enjoyed working with him at Kenner as well as listening to his corny stories and crooked smile that always left us feeling like he was pulling our leg. Gads! You must feel blessed to have had him in your lives. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Make God continue to note the fallen sparrows.

Posted by: Linda & Dave Jolley at July 29, 2005 03:15 PM

Gabriel & Family----------- Our deepest sympathy goes our to you and your family. Floyd was a very nice & always pleasant person. well miss working with him on the weekends that we worked. May God grant you comfort and peace during your difficult time.
Brenda & Olga

Posted by: brenda Heath & Olga Hawkins at July 29, 2005 10:54 AM

Mr. Archer was one of the finest people that I have had the privalage to work with as a provider from Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services. He always had a smile on his face and was very friendly to the providers when we recieved patients from the clinic. I wish the family well, and Mr. Archer will be greatly missed.

Posted by: Robert Morris at July 29, 2005 08:05 AM

My heartfelt sympathay goes out to Gabriele and her famiy,I truly did love Mr,Archer he was an angel and good coworker at CHHCC.He will be truly missed.My prayers are with you all.

Posted by: Cindy Hendrick at July 28, 2005 09:32 PM

Floyd and I were on active duty together at Ft.Lee
. I was his 1SG. and his friend. We have continued that friendship since we both have retired from the Army. Floyd was an exceptional man who has helped hundred's of people with their computer problems. He was also outstanding in his care of his patients. He will be missed greatly.

Posted by: Tom Ryan at July 28, 2005 07:48 PM

I worked with Floyd while he was active duty at Fort Lee and continued into our civilian careers. He will be truly missed by hundreds of people. May God grant you comfort and peace.

Posted by: Karen Inscoe at July 28, 2005 08:52 AM