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Rick 'Ricky' D. Archer, 65, a resident of Canal Fulton and Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018. Rick was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he graduated from Ellet High School and the University of Akron. Rick co-founded his business, Coach House Floral, in Canal Fulton in 1979. Rick was an avid boater on Lake Erie, a yacht enthusiast and a luxury car aficionado.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, William 'Bill' Archer in 2006 and his mother Anna 'Tina' Archer in 2009. He is survived by his brother, Gary D. Archer (Mary); sister, Rebecca 'Becki' Sharrock (Gary), all of Port St Lucie, Fla.; his long-time friend and life partner, Brian Ross; an uncle, aunt, niece and nephew; countless friends whose company he greatly enjoyed, his dedicated employees whom he loved and appreciated; and his beloved Norwich Terrier, Winslow.
Funeral service will be held on THURSDAY, September 6th at 11 a.m. at Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton. Burial will follow thereafter at Canal Fulton Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects on WEDNESDAY, September 5th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home. After the graveside service, a wake will be held at the VFW Post #9795, 257 N Canal St., Canal Fulton. As a professional florist, Rick would will be honored by your floral tributes.
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Sponsored by Akron Beacon Journal.
September 6, 2018
While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, God sees everything, he hears the groans of the oppressed and revives the hearts of the crushed Isaiah 57:15. May God sustain you at this time of such great loss.
Sue McClure
September 5, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed Ricks humor here at Northcoast Property Management. He will sorely be missed.
Brian and family our positive thoughts, light, love and prayers are with you.
September 4, 2018
Rick you will be missed Brian our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and Pattie Catawba Oh
Cathy Green
September 3, 2018
My dear friend, I was lost for words when I found out may you rest in peace....Brian you know where I live stop over when you're at the lake...
MaryAnn Snyder
September 3, 2018
Rick and I go way back. He was a very nice guy. He will be sadly missed. I was totally shocked upon hearing of his death. Rest in peace Rick, God bless you!
Bob Workman
September 3, 2018
Good friend of mine Will be missed
Linda Byer
September 2, 2018
He was a fabulous person,,I met him as I was collecting beanie babies years ago. Always in a good mood and put up with us crazy women that flocked his store looking for the newest beanies,,he will be missed.
Carole & Richard Kmetz
September 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss, Marblehead will miss him.
Brian, God sometimes works in strange ways, we don't know the reason but we will one day when we are united with Him in eternity.
Prayers to you and al your family and friends.
September 2, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. John 6:40.
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