Jerry Paul Archer

Mr. Jerry Paul Archer, 71, of Summertown passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Archer was born May 7, 1953, to the late Sammy Archer and Mary Adell Henry Archer. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jerry spent his life in Emanuel County.  He served his community for a decade as a law enforcement officer with the Swainsboro Police Department, Emanuel County Sheriff Department and Louisville Police Department. He later worked in Forestry with the Stone Container Corporation. His greatest work, however, was the indelible mark he made on the many family members and friends whom he loved unconditionally. To know Jerry was to love him.  He had a zest for life and love of adventure that made him unafraid to try new things. He had a lifelong passion for the outdoors that led to many a good time hunting, fishing, racing stock cars and flying small engine airplanes. He was good at anything he tried, but whenever he had a mishap, he would tell about it later with a charm that made people laugh and sit on the edge of their seats. He could tell a tale like no other. Jerry was a loving and faithful husband to his wife, Donna, and was the best father, grandfather, and uncle his family could have been given.  His loved ones are comforted with the promises of Scripture that having placed his faith in Christ, they will see him again. 

He is survived by his wife, Donna Bailes Archer of Summertown;  sons, Jamie (Ashley) Archer of Cumming, Shane Archer of Auburndale, Fl., Brandon (Jennifer) Archer of Locus Grove; daughters, Jerris Chaney of Lafayette, TN., Lacey Patterson Archer of Augusta, Cheyenne Douglas of Shellman Bluff; brother, James (Heidi) Archer of Pittsview, AL.; sister, Mollie Archer of Swainsboro; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and many friends. 

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2024 at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Dr. Jamie Archer and Mr. Mike Evans officiating.

Pallbearers will be Dalton Archer, Austin Eubanks, Drake Archer, Elan Archer, and Kyle Archer.

Condolences may be expressed at www.durden-hudsonfuneraldirectors.com. 

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Jerry Paul Archer, 71, of Summertown.

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