Obituary for Larry Max Archer Larry Max Archer of Abilene passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Abilene Place. He was born January 26, 1939 in Almena, Kansas, the son of Tracy and Gladys (Ackinson) Archer. On October 8, 1960 he was united in marriage to Rita M. Geist in Norton, Kansas.
She preceded him in death March 19, 2012. Max was a Sgt. in the Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Norton County, served as Sheriff of Norton County for 14 years and was a truck driver for 40 years with the last 20 years with Long Island Grain Company. Family was very important to Max and he enjoyed going to watch them participate in school events. Max is survived by his son, Mark (Amy) Archer of McPherson; daughters, Lori Fulks of Smithland, Kentucky; Kristi McDowell of Abilene, Kansas; and companion Leta Meats of Abilene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Rita, 4 brothers, 1 sister and 1 son-in-law. Funeral Services for Max will be 10:30 A.M., Monday, November 5, 2018 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home with Father Don Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery.
Parish Rosary will be 5:00 P.M., Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 7:00 P.M. The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. To send flowers to the family of Larry Max Archer, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
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She preceded him in death March 19, 2012. Max was a Sgt. in the Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Norton County, served as Sheriff of Norton County for 14 years and was a truck driver for 40 years with the last 20 years with Long Island Grain Company. Family was very important to Max and he enjoyed going to watch them participate in school events. Max is survived by his son, Mark (Amy) Archer of McPherson; daughters, Lori Fulks of Smithland, Kentucky; Kristi McDowell of Abilene, Kansas; and companion Leta Meats of Abilene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Rita, 4 brothers, 1 sister and 1 son-in-law. Funeral Services for Max will be 10:30 A.M., Monday, November 5, 2018 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home with Father Don Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery.
Parish Rosary will be 5:00 P.M., Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 7:00 P.M. The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. To send flowers to the family of Larry Max Archer, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Visitation When Sunday, November 4th, 2018 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home Address 414 N 3rd Abilene, KS 67410 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Additional Information Parish Rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M., Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 7:00 P.M. Send Flowers for Larry’s visitation Service Information When Monday, November 5th, 2018 10:30am Officiating Father Don Zimmerman Location Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home Address 414 N 3rd Abilene, KS 67410 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for Larry’s Service Interment Information Location Abilene Cemetery Address 14th Street Abilene, KS Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for Larry’s interment Place a Donation Choose from a Family Preferred Charity or select your own. Place a Donation Family Log-In The Family Interactive feature enhances the Book of Memories. Authorized family members can securely access their loved one’s memorial website settings at any time.
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