Archie Brazier

Archie "Arch" Brazier Jr. was born in Miller City, Illinois to the union of the late Archie Brazier and Mattie Brazier in October of 1939. On Monday, July 10, 2006, Archie made his transition from this earthly life to his heavenly home at approximately 9:20 a.m. at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. At the time of his transition Archie was 66 years, 8 months, and 27 days of age.

Archie attended Phillip School in Miller City, Illinois. He confessed a hope in Christ under the pastorate of Reverend O.H. Henderson in Miller City, Illinois and later united with Greater Northside Baptist Church in Decatur, Illinois.

Archie worked for many years on the family farm before leaving home at an early age to start his career in carpentry. Archie resided in Decatur, Illinois for over 30 years of which he started his own carpentry business "Brazier's Remodeling". Archie was a very gifted carpenter and was well known throughout parts of Illinois and Michigan. Archie would often come home to do carpentry work for his family, especially his "Mom".

Archie leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted and loving friend Clara McGee, Decatur, Illinois of which his last words to Clara were "God told him he was going to improve", his mother Mattie Brazier, Tamms, Illinois his son Richard (Linda) Brazier, Decatur, Illinois four beloved sisters, Joyce Carter, Youngstown, Ohio, Melva Davis, Wichita Falls, Texas, Gloria Brazier, Tamms, Illinois, and Dorothy (Lonnie) Williford, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, five brothers, Kenneth (Isabella) Brazier, San Bernadino, California, Carl Brazier, Decatur, Illinois, Harland Brazier, Paducah, Kentucky, Terry Brazier, Mounds City, Illinois, Falvin Brazier, Youngstown, Ohio, one brother-in-law, Ira Gerron, Cairo, Illinois, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a wide circle of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Brazier, a sister, Mearl Herron, and two brothers, Kermit and James Brazier.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am. Saturday July 15, 2006, at the Greater Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Waddell officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park Harristown, Illinois. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

The Brazier family would like to thank the Cancer Care staff and all of the 5100 nurses for the services and loving care during his illness. Archie will be truly missed by his family and all of those he loved and who loved him.

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