Lawson Earl Archer

Lawson Earl Archer

Lawson Archer Obituary

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Lawson Earl Archer, age 76, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Mr. Archer was born on September 3, 1949 in Greenfield, Massachusetts to the late Vern Archer and Iva Johnson Archer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen Reil Archer. He was the last member of his immediate family. He had retired from Montague Manufacturing with many years of service.

Survivors include his loving daughter, Tammy Sinlapakone, of Venice, FL; grandchildren, Jeffrey Reil, Kayelani Sinlapakone, Bounpheng Sinlapakone; great-grandchildren, Andru Kinnarath, Dawson Phommyvong, and Raiden Reil.

Mr. Archer's wishes were to be cremated. No formal services are planned at this time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.

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