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William Archer Obituary

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William Raymond Archer
Feb. 6, 1947 - Nov. 26, 2017
William Raymond Archer (AKA Ray) was an X-Ray and CAT Scan Technician, longtime Colorado Springs resident, born in Belize City, Belize. He served in the military for 20 years-plus.
He is preceded in death by his Father; William Archer, Mother; Gwendolyn Flowers, Brothers; Gilbert Escalante and Norris Tingeling, and Sister; Karen Flowers.
He is survived by his Wife; Della Ann Ross Archer; two Sons; Allen Rice, and Tino Rice, two Daughters; Fern White, and Dipalo Robinson; and two Sisters; Gwenda Flowers, Julie Flowers, Daughter-in-law; Marquetta Baker-Rice, Brothers-in-law; Lester Ross Jr., John (Carolyn) Ross, and Glenn (Sherry) Ross, Sister-in-law; Phyllis Escalante, Grandchildren; Tequan Baker, Unique Baker, Paris Baker, Shadae Rice, Yakira Rice, Aubrey McFadzean, Lakarma Rice, Shanique Coleman, Lanique Robinson, Teonshia Coleman, Tremain Coleman, Journey Rice, Christian Roman and 2 Great-Grandchildren, and a host of Nieces and Nephews, and Friends.
William enjoyed Football, Hockey, he was a lover of family, lover of the church Mason, he was a Tailor and loved cooking, outdoors, and most of all, he adored spending time with his Grand-Children.
Visitation, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Angelus Funeral Directors, 1104 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on December 8, 2017 at Trinity Baptist Church, 617 E Fountain Blvd. Burial, Fort Logan National Cemetery on Monday, 12/11/2017. Condolences may be shared with family and friends by visiting www.angelusfuneralddirectors.com.

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 6, 2017.
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Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

December 12, 2017

My prayers and thoughts go out to the archer family, Ray will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Rose Smith

December 9, 2017

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