Francis (Frank) X. Archibald

I met Frank on a rugby field at the University of South Carolina. He was a friend, mentor, and role model. He was also great sailboat crew both in Virginia and Colorado! He had wit and soul. We miss him deeply.

Only a few days after Frank's passing, a loving Father in Heaven introduced me to his beautiful wife Lisa. For months after his passing, Lisa and I walked almost daily. I was able to walk along side her in silence many days and listen to her stories of courage, honor and love that she had/has for Frank. Although I was never able to get to know him in life, the memories I have of him through the stories of Lisa will be cherished. Lisa is an amazing woman. I have grown to love her dearly. ...

I was a career member of the State Department's Foreign Service. More than any other person in the world, it was Frank with whom I ended up crossing paths on overseas postings. We first met in Africa. I was so sorry to learn of his passing. He was a great conversationalist who took a broad view of history and culture. I was always so glad to see him. It was Frank who came to find me in Sarajevo to tell me when a helicopter went down with my friends and our compatriot on board. I shall...

It’s been something like 39 years since Frank and I last met at USC and of course we lost touch, so reading this obituary is hard. I still picture him from those days coming by my dorm on the Horseshoe wearing those baggy camouflaged deer hunting pants, a t-shirt and flip flops. My roommate for a semester, James introduced me to Frank who became an instant friend and an unofficial mentor. Some of the funniest memories of my time at USC involved Frank who, from reading this lived an amazing...

Frank made my first overseas assignment unforgettable; his intelligence and humor brightened many days for us in Lagos. We remained friends until my retirement, and I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Frank's memory will always be for a blessing. My sincere condolences to Frank's beloved wife and family.

Sincerely,

Carolyn LaFleur Sherman

Frank may well have been the best student I ever taught at Clemson. His mind snapped around geopolitical matters like no other. Frank could be seen on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning before my 9:05 history class sitting under a tree across the street from Hardin Hall studying for class, eating a Hardee's biscuit and drinking a beer. It was quite endearing.

Frank and I were student and professor. We talked for hours over topics ranging from Jimmy Carter's presidency to the...

We only learned today of Franks passing and are deeply saddened by the news. We have very fond memories of our time together. We would very much like to connect with Lisa. Ed and Donna Rober

It is with great sadness that I heard of Frank's passing. I was a friend of the young Frank. We met on the rugby field of Clemson and he made a lasting impression. He was a bear of a man, fresh out of the Marines, but it disguised an erudite, empathetic and gracious human being. Whether he was using his "Grunt" training to square us away as captain of the rugby team or dispensing guidance along with cold pitchers of beer as the Philosopher of Sloane Street Taproom, Frank could always be...

My wife and I had the privilege of knowing and working with Frank. An absolutely awesome leader and the epitome of the "Quiet Professional." While he had many accomplishments in his life to be proud of, several of which were heroic, he remained humble and approachable throughout. His loss is felt deeply in our community and by my wife and I personally. "Semper Fidelis" and RIP