SMYRNA - Melvin Rodney Archer, Sr., "Archie" died on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017, at Bayhealth Hospital in Dover.
Mr. Archer was born Jun. 13, 1931, in Dover, the son of the late Harry and Elsie Archer.
Archie entered the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He worked at the Chrysler Plant in Newark for over 30 years.
Archie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 38 years, Clara B. Archer; and his daughter, Rose E. Annand.
He is survived by two daughters, Georgia Ann Johnston, of Dover and Pamela Y. Withrow, of Wyoming; three sons, David A. Archer, Melvin R. Archer, Jr. and James D. Archer, all of Dover.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 S. Main St. in Smyrna. Services will begin at 12 p.m. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Smyrna.
Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com