Richard

Archer

Richard Steven Archer Sr., also known as "Rickey", was born on May 23, 1959 in Eldorado, AR., to the late B. Benton ands Willie Pearl Collins-Archer.

He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Wing of Faith Healing and Deliverance Ministry in Clarksville, TN. Rickey was baptized at New Leaf Missionary VA. He also served as Senior Deacon in Dallas, TX.

Rickey met and married the love of his life, Cora Varnado-Archer. He was a kind, loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend. His favorite hobby was watching children, no matter the age. He enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren, cooking, playing dominoes, going fishing, riding boats and motorcycles. Family and all that knew him will sorely miss him.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II from 1982 to 1984, He saw tour of duty in many places but spent most of his time in Iran Middle East Countries. He returned from the Army and attended online school GIB, studying Ammunition Storage and Agriculture. Soon after he begin his farming career. He was very successful and sold many vegetables and fruits. He raised pigs and chickens.

Later in life he started a long time career as a all-around assistant to the family of the late Dr. Charles Cook and family business. He helped everyone around him. He was a member of the late Jackson, Moore, Morris American Legion Post #424 in Irving, Texas. He was a former Mason of Straight Life Lodge #304 of Baton Rouge and the John G. Jones Temple of Mystic Shrine #4 of Baton Rouge.

Rickey leaves behind his wife Cora Varnado-Archer; (4) children: Clorinda Varnado, Queen Varnado, Richard Varnado Jr., and Kimberly Thompson; (9) grandchildren: Jefferson Walker Jr., Jarvis Varnado, Jakyrix Walker, Precious Varnado, Richard Varnado Jr., TaCoria Varnado, Joshua Williams Jr., Steven Varnado and Jada Walker; (2) aunts: Christine Williams and Rev. Earnestine Davis; (2) uncles: Vernon Archie and Benny Johnson along with a host of other family and dear friends who will miss him dearly.