Frank "Cork" Edward Archer Jr

Frank "Cork" Archer, 90, Johnson City, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence. He was a Johnson City resident and a son of the late Frank Edward and Letha Matheson Archer Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was of the Baptist faith and was a 32nd degree Mason in the Watauga Lodge. Mr. Archer was the former owner of Milligan Grocery. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He was also an avid Atlanta Braves fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Martha McCracken Archer in 2010; a daughter Sara Archer Roller; brother Tommy Archer; sister Wanda Osborne. Survivors include two daughters; Trudy Shearin and husband Jerry, Alice Archer, a son Stephen Archer all of Johnson City; one brother, Gary Archer, Georgia, one sister, Christine Bitner and husband Lewis Johnson City. Eight grandchildren; Chandra Shearin, Jason Shearin, Heather Morgan, Kendra Roller, Miranda Hampton, Garon Archer, Stevie Archer and Brent Archer; five great grandchildren; Hunter Hensley, Stone Shearin, Tate Archer, Madeline Sara Morgan and Marley Archer. A special angel Lisa who brought happiness and meaning to his life; Several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 7PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5-7PM. The graveside service with military honors will be conducted Friday, September 25, at 10:45AM in Mountain Home National Cemetery. Order Flowers Service DetailsThursday, September 24th, 2015 7:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsMountain Home National CemeteryRead Obituary