John L. Archibald's Obituary
Decatur – John Lester Archibald, 72, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025.
John was born on July 22, 1952, in San Angelo, TX, the son of Stanley Lewis Archibald and Christine Marie (Arena) Archibald. A lifetime member of the DC Eagles Motorcycle Club, John worked as a fingerprint technician as a young man and then went on to work as an automotive body fabricator/painter and a mechanic for the majority of his life.
John is survived by his son Chistian (Brittany) Archibald of Festus, MO; grandchildren: Dalton Cummings, Anna Archibald, and Reid Archibald; many other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 2pm until the Celebration of Life at 3pm, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Private burial will take place at a later date.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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