/fit-in/200x300/filters:fill(white)/prod/830/466499/I11VvUkGY4DSyrc9HarveyLeeArcherPic.jpg)
Obituary For Harvey Lee Archer
Funeral Services for Mr. Harvey Lee Archer, will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Greenforest Community Baptist Church, 3250 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA. Interment, Melwood Cemetery, Clarkston, GA.
Harvey Lee Archer was born as the fifth of 6 sons to the late Joseph and F. S. Archer on April 10th, 1948, in Sandersville, Georgia. He grew up on a large farm where his family raised chickens and cows and grew almost everything they ate. He was a mild-mannered true country boy at heart.
In 1966, Harvey moved to the Atlanta-metro area for better job opportunities. In 1973 he attended the Ryder Truck Driving School. This led to a 37-year career as an 18-wheel CITY truck driver. He worked at several trucking companies: Carolina Freight, Bowman Motor, Mercury Motor Express, Reliable Express, and retired in 2010 from Conway Freight. He worked at Conway Freight for 22 years. While working at Conway Freight, he received the highest honor for safe no-accident driving earning him, The ONE MILLION MILES DISTINGUISHED DRIVER Award. This was quite an achievement to daily drive an 18-wheel tractor trailer in Atlanta’s heavy city traffic
After retiring, Harvey volunteered with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) becoming a father figure to four of “The Lost Boys of Sudan’, with whom he was still in touch. For 11 years he, alongside his wife, volunteered with Meals on Wheels, delivering meals weekly to the homebound.
He learned how to shoot pool while a member of the Lou Walker Senior Center. It became a favorite past time and eventually he took his love of the game to the American Legion Post 66, where he formed additional friendships with fellow pool players.
Harvey married Imogene M. Wilson in 1992. He became a member of Greenforest Community Baptist Church and has been a member for 20 years. He recently proved his love for the church by contributing to the new Capital Campaign Fund.
Bro. Archer is preceded in death by 3 of his brothers, Joe Louis, Robert, and James Archer.
He is survived by his wife, Imogene, her son, Robert Wilson, Jr., his two children from previous marriages, Shawn and Danielle Archer, his brothers, William and Lee Archer, a loving niece, Angela Davis, a loving nephew, Robert D. Archer, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, 404-371-0772-3.
Photos & Video
Condolences & Tributes
Add A Condolence
Samuel Crawford sent Heavenly Heights Bouquet for Harvey Lee Archer - February 20, 2025
Damion Upton sent Beautiful Dreams for Harvey Lee Archer - February 19, 2025
Kimberly Hudson sent The Peace Lily for Harvey Lee Archer - February 18, 2025
A good friend and former co-worker of my husband Harvey spoke at the funeral. He used each letter of Harvey's name to share his impression of my beloved husband. H=help in any way; A=always there smiling; R=respectable in all he did; V=victorious in his endeavors; E=eagle award winner; Y=you meant a lot to him.
I am so glad you was selected to be my mom husband.she loved you till the end can't see her without you .
My heart felt condolences to Archer family may God almighty bless you all Amen.
When I first came to the United States back in 09/26/2001 with our brothers you been a father figure to me, You guide me through American way of life and you also take day off from your busy job to help me find job in Walmart years back in 2002 and my kids are so happy to have talk with you on video call because I told them I have American parents who been their for since I was only 17 years old. My entire family love and We miss you already may God almighty put you on his right hand Rest In Peace Amen.
Harvey was not only a great coworker but a great man who touched many people. We will always be grateful for his Brotherhood. RIP
Your wings were ready but our hearts were not .Harvey thank you for loving my grandmother with true unconditional love.Thank you for being that Best Husband and Grandfather.You were not our grandfather but you always treated my sister and I as your family and for that I'm forever grateful gone but never forgotten. You will always be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss may the God of tender mercy give you the needed strength and comfort now and in the days to come. 2 corinthian 1:3-4. May you hold to happy memories until you see your love one again in the resurrection. John 5: 28-29. Debra Alexander.
Praying for you auntie and family. Uncle you will be missed. You always had a calm spirit and a radiant smile. Love you
I will always cherish the beautiful memories of you and your beloved husband, Harvey. I offer you my deepest sympathy. May he now rest in eternal peace. 🙏🏽 Marietta
Uncle Harvey Lee, You will be missed! Love you! From your niece Tip and family
Dearest Imogene, From the moment we met Harvey we loved him. Harvey and Imogene were like teenagers in high school. Rest in Love my brother.
Love y'all my family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
