HARROD — Barry Allen Archer, 79, died on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 12:37 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on August 31, 1939 in Auglaize Township, Ohio to Raymond Forest "Buss" and Anna Elizabeth (Binkley) Archer who preceded him in death. On September 16, 1962 Barry married Suzanne McPheron and she survives in Harrod.
Barry retired from Proctor & Gamble in 1996 after working 25 years as a Process Technician & Shipping Technician. Barry was a member of the Harrod United Methodist Church, Harrod. He was a lifetime resident of Auglaize Township, Harrod. He was a Lifetime member and founding member of the Auglaize Township Historical Society. He was one of the original members that help to build the Veterans Memorial Park and the Railroad Park in Harrod. He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School in 1957. He was a member of the Allen County Farm Bureau Council #27; Former member of the Allen East Young Farmers. Barry was a US Air Force Veteran who served as an A/1C Flight Engineer; 322 Air Division; 11th Troop Carrier Squadron Combat Cargo; Dreux, France from 1957 to 1961.
Also surviving are two sons: Brian (Kerri) Archer of Arlington and Patrick (Mary) Archer of Ada; a daughter, Andrea (Dennis) Ellerbrock of Bluffton; ten grandchildren: Erin (Matt) Jones, Dennis "Bud" (Shanon Gallagher) Ellerbrock, Dylan (Sieara Osborne) Ellerbrock, Greta (Cody) Cline, Drew (Sara Lininger) Crabtree, Ian Crabtree, Madison Archer, Luke Archer, Colt Archer and Elizabeth Archer; one great grandson, Calvin Cline; and special family friends: Greg and Rebecca DeCoursey, and Alleysen and Emily DeCoursey.
Memorial services will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor Charles Fuerstenau officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Auglaize Township Historical Society and/or Harrod Fire & Rescue Squad and/or Second Chance Trust Fund. Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneely.com.
Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
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Russ Conkle
December 30, 2018
Regrets. My Condolences Sue. I just received the news. I am very sorry for your loss
Tim Turner
December 23, 2018
Sue, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Josh Foster
December 18, 2018
Barry was definitely one of the good ones! He was a great friend and an awesome neighbor. I Always will have great memories of sitting in the garage with him listening to the ball game drinking a Busch light and having good conversation I will definitely miss him
Dick, Pam Shawn & Sara Feldner and family
December 18, 2018
Suzanne and family, So sorry to read of Barry's passing. Enjoyed seeing him at the Allen County Fair each year. Sympathies to all
Jim O'Connor
December 18, 2018
Suzanne and family,
so very sorry for your loss...I know God will provide the grace and strength to get you through this. Barry and I were classmates at LSH'57 .
Mary Lobaugh
December 17, 2018
I am so sorry Brian and Kerri. and all of your family. I will pray always and sending hugs and prayers to you. Bless you with strength and memories always.
Kathy Staley
December 17, 2018
Prayers to the family. Thoughts are with you.
Cheryl
December 17, 2018
O ... How you will be missed !
Pat Staley
December 17, 2018
We are very sorry to hear about Barry. It was a pleasure knowing and working with him on the Hitorical society.Our hearts and prayers are with Suzanne and the family. Ron and Pat Staley
Janet Willeke
December 17, 2018
Long time wonderful family friend and will be missed.
Lisa Quintana
December 17, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family
Mark Boyed
December 17, 2018
79 years is not enough to have such a man on earth. My memories of Barry are filled with laughter and love and more than words can express. His time in heaven has just begun and I know he is just waiting to greet me at the gate with one of his hugs. The entire family will be in our prayers.
Bev Wallis
December 17, 2018
Thinking of you with love, Bev and Gina
M Craig
December 17, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of your loved one and God's promises to return those who passed away in death. 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
Jenifer Badertscher
December 17, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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