Kenneth Archer Obituary Kenneth N. Archer, Sr. Carrollton - Kenneth Nash Archer, Sr., passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2014 at his home. He was born in Portsmouth, VA, the son of the late Harry and Addie Archer on June 26, 1918. Nash was a former member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. He was a seventy year member of the Portsmouth Masonic Lodge 100 and a member of the Gridiron Club. He was retired from Supervisor of Shipbuilding of the Newport News Shipyard. Nash was predeceased by his wives, Leotta Hayes Archer and Faye Darling Archer, also, his two brothers, Harry and Edward Archer. Survivors include his children, Kenneth Nash Archer, Jr. and Linda Archer Turner; grandchildren, Mark (April) Archer, Charie Nash Wells, Stephanie Archer Giani; great grandchildren, Johnnie Nash Gray, Dustin Wells, Christin Wells; numerous nephews and nieces. A Masonic Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 11:00 a. m. in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA, burial to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 7 to 8 p. m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Carrollton Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com. Kenneth Archer Obituary (1918 - 2014) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameKennethArcher&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/kenneth-archer-obituary?id11131199 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Nash-Archer/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Kenneth Nash Archer, Sr. passed away on 12 November 2014 at his home in Carrollton, VA. Born on 26 June 1918, he was a retired Supervisor of Shipbuilding at Newport News Shipyard. He was survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous relatives. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Masonic Funeral Service for Kenneth Nash Archer, Sr. was held on 17 November 2014. He was buried in Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth, VA. The family received friends on 16 November 2014 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home in Suffolk, VA. ## The Edited Obituary Kenneth Nash Archer, Sr. Carrollton - Kenneth Nash Archer, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, 12 November 2014, at his home. He was born in Portsmouth, VA, the son of the late Harry and Addie Archer on 26 June 1918. Nash was a former member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. He was a seventy-year member of the Portsmouth Masonic Lodge 100 and a member of the Gridiron Club. He was retired from Supervisor of Shipbuilding of the Newport News Shipyard. Nash was predeceased by his wives, Leotta Hayes Archer and Faye Darling Archer; also, his two brothers, Harry and Edward Archer. Survivors include his children, Kenneth Nash Archer, Jr. and Linda Archer Turner; grandchildren, Mark (April) Archer, Charie Nash Wells, Stephanie Archer Giani; great-grandchildren, Johnnie Nash Gray, Dustin Wells, Christin Wells; numerous nephews and nieces. A Masonic Funeral Service will be held on Monday, 17 November 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA, burial to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Carrollton Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com. Kenneth Archer Obituary (1918 - 2014) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameKennethArcher&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/kenneth-archer-obituary?id11131199 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Nash-Archer/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Kenneth Nash Archer, Sr. | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 96 years | | Birth | 26 June 1918; Portsmouth, VA | | Death | 12 November 2014; Carrollton, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|---------------------|----------------| | Kenneth Nash Archer, Sr. | Decedent | Carrollton, VA | | Leotta Hayes Archer | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Faye Darling Archer | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Kenneth Nash Archer, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Linda Archer Turner | Child | Unknown | | Mark (April) Archer | Grandchild | Unknown | | Charie Nash Wells | Grandchild | Unknown | | Stephanie Archer Giani | Grandchild | Unknown | | Harry Archer | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Edward Archer | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Kenneth Nash Archer, Sr. was born on 26 June 1918 in Portsmouth, VA. 2. He was a former member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. 3. Archer was a seventy-year member of the Portsmouth Masonic Lodge 100. 4. He was also a member of the Gridiron Club. 5. Archer retired from his position as Supervisor of Shipbuilding at the Newport News Shipyard.