Larry Allen Archer passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri. Born on July 11, 1944 in Cabool, Missouri, he was the son of George B. and Seattle Virginia (Honeycutt) Archer. Larry attended Barber School after graduating high school, and owned a barbershop in Cabool. After moving to Springfield in 1980, Larry drove a truck for Mid Am, and later O’Reilly until 2003, when he retired.
Larry married Beverly Jean Riggins in 1964. To this union was born two sons, Russell Allen Archer and Martin Jay Archer.
Larry is survived by his sons, Russell A. Archer, Springfield and Martin (Marty) J. Archer (Kristi), Springfield; granddaughter Chloe O. Archer, Springfield; grandson Jonah M. Archer, Springfield; two brothers, Jerry Archer, Cabool and Galen Archer, St. Louis; lifetime companion, Beverly J. Archer.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Tommy Archer, Raytown, Missouri.
A visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.