Lester R. Archibald

LESTER R. ARCHIBALD, 83, and former resident of New Albany died Saturday, October 5, 2013. The son of the late Percy S. and Myrtle (Wilkes) Archibald, Lester was born July 16, 1930 in Alton, Indiana. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 38 years of service and was a member of F&AM Depauw Lodge and Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Evaline, Hazel, Sam, Elmer and Charles. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Juanita Y. (Voyles) Archibald; daughters, Peggy S. Archibald and Dr. Sandi Archibald-Pedley (Lawrence, Jr.); sons, Gary R. Archibald (Cathy) and William L. Archibald; sisters, Thelma Landers and Lucille Vaughn; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 4:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm Tuesday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana. His Funeral Service will be 10:00 am Wednesday at the Kraft Charlestown Road Chapel with private entombment in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville or the American Lung Association. Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com