Archer James

Services for Archer F. James, 86, of Cleburne, will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 1, 2010 in the Crosier Pearson Cleburne Chapel with Reverend Bill Connally officiating. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the funeral home.

Mr. James passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2010 in Cleburne. He was born to Allen F. and Sarah F. Archer James on June 12, 1924 in O'Donnell, Texas. Archer married Frankie Henry on October 26, 1943 in Big Spring. Mr. James served with the United States Navy during World War II. He retired after over 20 years in 1986 as a truck driver with Owens Corning. He has been a member of the Fairview Baptist Church, Laguna Park for over 15 years. Archer was also a member of the Cowtown Posse Riding Club. He has been described as a true, southern gentleman that loved his family. He enjoyed fishing and playing dominoes, specifically 42. His love of life and outgoing nature will be missed greatly by all those that knew and loved him. Mr. James is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Kenneth Ray James; and three brothers.

Survivors: Wife of almost 67 years, Frankie James; children and their spouses, Kenneth and Rae James, Margaret and James Richey, and Linda and Dewayne Scarborough; grandchildren and their spouses, Toby and Connie Bledsue, Rose Marie and Matt Gibson, Craig Richey, Jamie and Steve Stone, Stacie and Brandon Burleson, and Sarah Beth and Jamison Forer; nine great grandchildren; sister, Freda Hicks and husband, Walter; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends

Visitation

Crosier-Pearson Cleburne
512 North Ridgeway Dr.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Thursday, September 30, 2010
6-8 P.M.
Map to Visitation Location

Service

Crosier-Pearson Cleburne
512 North Ridgeway Dr.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Friday, October 01, 2010
1:00 P.M.
Map to Service Location

Interment

Laurel Land Memorial Park