Archie Black

Archie Lee Black, age 85 of Jefferson, died January 18, 2005 at his home. Mr. Black was born August 30, 1919 in Ashe County to the late Howard and Tencie Lambert Black. In addition to his parents Mr. Black was also preceded in death by two sons; Willard and Alan Black and a daughter; Donna Penley.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 21, 2005 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. James Sechrest will officiate. Burial will follow in the Colvard Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 9:00 PM, Thursday, January 20th at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Black is survived by:

Wife: Leona Wyrick Black

Son: Denna Black of Jefferson, NC

Daughters: Bonnie Starnes of Lenoir, Sue Morgan of High Point, NC and Joyce Thomas of Fairfax, SC

Brothers: Tony, Gene and Rob Black all of Jefferson, NC

Sisters: Maxine Wyatt and Grace Wetsel both of Baltimore, MD

10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews

You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.