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Caleb Jack Archer

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Caleb Jack Archer Veteran

Birth
Death
22 May 2021 (aged 87)
Burial
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA GPS-Latitude: 35.924636, Longitude: -83.9954561
Plot
Section I Site 3844
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BG Caleb "Jack" Archer
December 22, 1933 - May 22, 2021

BG Caleb "Jack" Archer, age 87, of Oak Ridge passed away May 22, 2021.

He proudly served our country with the US Army receiving the rank Brigadier General and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Jack was raised in Lindsay, Oklahoma. He obtained a Bachelor's degree and later a Masters from Oklahoma University.

He was a distinguished military graduate from the ROTC there and a commissioned officer in the US Army. He served for three years proceeding through the ranks to Brigadier General. He fought for our country during the Vietnam Conflict and his other assignments included tours in Europe, the Pentagon, and numerous posts throughout the United States. His last assignment was as Commander and Chief of Army Military Police throughout the entire US Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Army Distinguished Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.

After retirement from the Army, he moved with his family to Oak Ridge and worked at Y12 for five years.

In his later years he enjoyed helping his beloved wife, Jackie as she fought many serious health issues.

For 15 years he worked tirelessly with SARG (Shelter Animal Rescue Group) of Oak Ridge serving as president.

Jack also enjoyed being a member of Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard, performing honors for those who had served the country also.

He was preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Jackie Shaul Archer, parents, Benjamin Harrison & Ada Lee Archer, and sisters, Geary Faye Sanford, Frances Maye White, and Georgia Raye Archer.

Survivors include daughters, Jill Archer Smith and husband Rem, and Jamie Archer and partner Ben, son, Jack Archer and partner Pam, granddaughter, Kelsey Smith, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, Jack requested memorial donation be made to SARG, 124 Newell Lane Oak Ridge, TN 37830.

The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at funeral home. A funeral service will follow at 7 pm with granddaughter, Kelsey Smith delivering the eulogy and Chaplain Mike Roberts officiating. Family and friends will meet 1 pm, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Pike for interment and full military honors.
BG Caleb "Jack" Archer
December 22, 1933 - May 22, 2021

BG Caleb "Jack" Archer, age 87, of Oak Ridge passed away May 22, 2021.

He proudly served our country with the US Army receiving the rank Brigadier General and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Jack was raised in Lindsay, Oklahoma. He obtained a Bachelor's degree and later a Masters from Oklahoma University.

He was a distinguished military graduate from the ROTC there and a commissioned officer in the US Army. He served for three years proceeding through the ranks to Brigadier General. He fought for our country during the Vietnam Conflict and his other assignments included tours in Europe, the Pentagon, and numerous posts throughout the United States. His last assignment was as Commander and Chief of Army Military Police throughout the entire US Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Army Distinguished Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.

After retirement from the Army, he moved with his family to Oak Ridge and worked at Y12 for five years.

In his later years he enjoyed helping his beloved wife, Jackie as she fought many serious health issues.

For 15 years he worked tirelessly with SARG (Shelter Animal Rescue Group) of Oak Ridge serving as president.

Jack also enjoyed being a member of Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard, performing honors for those who had served the country also.

He was preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Jackie Shaul Archer, parents, Benjamin Harrison & Ada Lee Archer, and sisters, Geary Faye Sanford, Frances Maye White, and Georgia Raye Archer.

Survivors include daughters, Jill Archer Smith and husband Rem, and Jamie Archer and partner Ben, son, Jack Archer and partner Pam, granddaughter, Kelsey Smith, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, Jack requested memorial donation be made to SARG, 124 Newell Lane Oak Ridge, TN 37830.

The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at funeral home. A funeral service will follow at 7 pm with granddaughter, Kelsey Smith delivering the eulogy and Chaplain Mike Roberts officiating. Family and friends will meet 1 pm, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Pike for interment and full military honors.


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