Richmond, Virginia
ARCHER, Henry Alex Archer Jr., was born on August 1, 1958 in Richmond, Va. He was one of five children. On Monday, November 30, God called him home. He is survived by his parents, Henry Archer Sr. and Julia Archer; two daughters, Jessica Richardson and Tarsha Powell; grandchildren, Serenity Richardson and Jordan Powell; sons-in-law, Alicio Richardson and Joseph Powell; brothers, Roderick Archer and Zachary Archer; sisters, Juette Archer and Cordelia Archer (Yvette); sister-in-law, Vanessa Archer; uncle, F. Ralph Mason Sr.; aunts, Artlean Jiggetts and Ruby Jiggetts; nephews, Morgan Archer and Derrick Archer; nieces, Tara Mallory, Jennifer Archer and Crystal Archer; three great-nieces and a multitude of family and friends. Henry was educated in Richmond Public Schools and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1976. He retired from Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority after 23 years as a painter. Henry loved being out and about and had an outgoing personality. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Ave., with interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Jerome C. Ross officiating. The family will receive friends at First United Presbyterian Church following the interment.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Tarsha & Jessica,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God embrace you and your family......Maneira & Demetri Ford
December 07, 2009
Juette,
My prayers goes out to you and your family. We all grew up together and went to school together.We have been life long friends. I will miss Baby Henry blowing his horn at me when I come over to my parents house. Just know that "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal". Baby Henry is now at peace. I pray that you and your family find the love and peace of God during this time. Just know that my family is right across the street.
Love you always and wll...
Audrey Claiborne-Robinson
December 04, 2009 | Richmond, VA
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home
December 04, 2009 | Richmond, VA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss..May God continue to bless you in your time of sorrow...The entire family will remain in our thoughts and prayers!
Holton Claiborne,Jr. & Family
December 03, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Dear Uncle Henry'
I am so sorry to hear about Baby Henry. I just wanted to let you know that my Mom,(Vick)Sylvia, and I are thinking about you. We will be in touch with you.
Love,
Joan
December 03, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Corliss Tyler
December 03, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Remembered By
Corliss Tyler
December 03, 2009 | Richmond, VA
My prayers goes out to the entire family. "Baby Henry" was a very kind and special friend of mines who always showed an act of kindness towards me and my family...He will be deeply misses by us....R.I.P!!!!
Patricia Claiborne-Carter
December 02, 2009 | Richmond, VA
You will be missed, Rest in Peace. Eric Harris. AKA.E
December 02, 2009
