Archer F. James

1924 - 2010

Archer F. James, 86, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2010, in Cleburne. Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday in Crosier-Pearson-Cleburne Chapel with the Rev. Bill Connally officiating. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He was born to Allen F. and Sarah F. Archer James on June 12, 1924, in O'Donnell. Archer married Frankie Henry on Oct. 26, 1943, in Big Spring. Mr. James served with the United States Navy during World War II. He retired in 1986 after over 20 years as a truck driver with Owens Corning. He was a member of 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 who 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 who knew and loved him. Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents; one 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 and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.