Colby Aaron Archer

Colby Aaron Archer, 39, of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Colby was born on June 1, 1983, to Junior Archer and Sheldon (Kummell) Archer in Clinton, Oklahoma.

His early years were spent growing up in North Carolina and during middle school he moved to Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 2001. Colby was a member of the Stafford Baptist church and was baptized at the age of 13.

Colby enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2002. He received the rank of Corporal and
served 4 years with the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Twentynine Palms, California. Serving two tours in Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was a proud member of the Wolfpack.

In his younger years he loved to surf and be on the beach. He loved starting colts and riding horses, spent 100 of hours horseback, roping and being outside. He loved the outdoors, whether it was camping, fishing, or working cattle. Colby was very proud of his younger siblings.

He will be dearly missed by everyone who loved and knew him.

Colby is survived by his father Junior Archer and wife, Traci, of Clinton, Oklahoma
Mother: Sheldon Collins and husband Richard of North Carolina
Brother: Jake Archer and wife, Darienne of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sisters: Amelia & Molly Collins of North Carolina
Grandparents: Kenneth & Joyce Archer of Clinton, Oklahoma
Grandmother: Betty Plunkett
Uncles: Mike Archer and wife Jackie of Lawton, Oklahoma
James Archer and wife Kristen of Amarillo, Texas
Matt Oglesby and wife Vicki of Tomball, Texas
Todd Oglesby of Eakly, Oklahoma
Randal Boyer of Harrah, Oklahoma
and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by Great-grandparents: Irving and Linda Schmidt, Paul and Dortha Martin, Gary Archer & Leroy & Mabel Kummell
Grandparents Rea Gene and Donna Oglesby & Bob Kummell
and Aunt Toni Boyer.