Obituary of Gordon Lee Archer

Gordon Lee Archer, 55, of Dowagiac, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at The Timbers Nursing Home in Dowagiac with his family by his side. Gordon Lee Archer was born on December 26, 1956 in Dowagiac to Leslie and Vera (Nothdruft) Archer. After graduating high school he continued his education by getting an associates degree. Gordon worked for Ameriwood Furniture and Manufacturing for 29 years. He is preceded in death by his father. Gordon is survived by his mother, three sisters; Beverly Joy Ackles of Buchanan, Barbara JoAnn Lenex of Arkansas, Patricia Marie Cornog of Missouri, two nieces, Janet Huggins and Jackie (Guy) Evans, nephew Jerry Lenex, grand-nieces and nephews; Colten Evans, Aaron Talley, Crystal (Corey) Lozada, Leslie (Wes) Collins, Holi Lenex, RC Lenex and Callie Mejia, great-grand-nieces and nephews; Kaitlyn and Hannah Forkner, Cameron and Jordan Lozada and a special friend of many years Shiela Crosby. He enjoyed playing a casual game of golf, riding motorcycles, University of Michigan football, but most of all he loved spending precious time with his family. In keeping with Gordon's wishes his body will be donated to further research and science at MedCure in Portland, Oregon. The family will be holding a memorial service on a later date.