William H. Archer

September 6, 1927 - December 1, 2016

William H. Archer, 89, formerly of New Concord, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Riverside Manor Nursing & Rehab. Center. He was born Tuesday, September 6, 1927 in New Concord Ohio to the late Andrew W. Archer and Lula (Moorehead) Archer. He was a 1945 graduate of New Concord High School. Upon graduation he entered The United States Navy. On August 17, 1947, he married Jean Marie (Collins) Archer, who passed away on December 14, 2008. He later retired from McGraw-Edison. He was a member of the New Concord United Methodist Church. Bill was an avid hunter and hunted a wide variety of animals. He was especially proud of the two bear and Pope & Young whitetail deer he shot with a bow. He was a huge supporter of anything his grandchildren were involved in. No matter the distance, Bill would be there to support his family in their activities. He is survived by his children, Dave (Karen) Archer of Newcomerstown, Steve (Linda) Archer of New Philadelphia, and Brenda (Tom) Matheney of Cambridge; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Evelyn (Bill) Walker of Cambridge and Earl (Carolyn) Archer of Zanesville. He is preceded in death by his sister, Grace Kenworthy. A Graveside service will take place at a later date with the Newcomerstown Veteran Honor Guard conducting a service. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice at 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or the Newcomerstown Veteran Honor Guard at 1 W Canal Court Newcomerstown, Oh 43832. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com The Addy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of William Archer.