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Hughes Fred Archer Obituary

Graduation Year Class of 1955
Date of Passing Nov 04, 2014
About Hughes Fred “Bud” Archer, son of Francis S. and Rosa M. (Hughes) Archer died November 4th, 2014 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.

Hughes was preceded in death by his spouse of 27 years, Mary C. Archer (1944 – 1994). The couple have one child, a son, Bevan Archer of Las Vegas. By his side until he passed was Ann Jones of Newark, whose family and companionship he enjoyed for many years. He is also survived by many extended family members locally and across the country.
Hughes was an Educator/Coordinator with the Muskingum Area Joint Vocational School. Before that, he was with the U.S. Army, the City of Zanesville, and the USPS. He had degrees from various State Universities in Ohio.

He was recognized by the Ohio Contractor Magazine and Columbus TV as the number two graduate in a class of 62 Central Ohio overseers of Public Works projects in the 1960’s.

Hughes used the skills that he learned in his many varied occupations to volunteer with many organizations after he retired from running the Occupational Work Experience program at the Vocational School.

There will be a Memorial Graveside Service with Military Honors on Saturday May 21, 2016 at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Zanesville, OH at 11:00 am with Father Ralko officiating.
Hughes Fred Archer