Reverend Jeff Miller Archer, 81 of Hackettstown, NJ passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in Chester, NJ. Born in Cleveland, MS., Jeff was the son of the late Garland W. & Doris Miller Archer.
Jeff graduated from the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1967. He was ordained at his home church, the Clarence Presbyterian Church in Clarence, N.Y. The very next day, he and his beloved wife Sandy, were on their way to Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church in Nebraska until 1970. Also in 1970, Jeff and his family moved back east to serve the Presbyterian Church of Shortsville, NY. In 1974 Jeff found himself and his family moving to Virginia to serve the Greenwich Presbyterian Church of Nokesville, Virginia. After his tenure in Virginia, Jeff was called to serve the First Presbyterian Church of Wappinger Falls, NY in 1980. Jeff and his families last move was to Hackettstown, NJ in 1993. It was there that Jeff developed new and lasting friendships at the First Presbyterian Church. After 13 years of service to this community Jeff retired in 2007. His ministry in Hackettstown was fulfilling and a fitting end of his active ministry. Even though Jeff retired, his pastoring days remained active.
In addition to Jeff’s loving wife, Sandy Eves Archer, he is survived by three daughters; Kimberly (Jerry), Kerrie (Bob) & Jennifer. Four caring grandchildren; Steven (Jordyn), Evan, Amber and Ashley. Two Great Grandchildren, Ellie and T.J.
Friends and family are invited to a period of visitation on Saturday, June 10th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. The funeral service will be on Sunday, June 11th at 1:00pm in the First Presbyterian Church, Hackettstown, NJ. A private interment will take place at the Hackettstown Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Diabetic Association. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
10 Condolences for Archer, Rev. Jeff M.
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Eunice Esposito says
June 6, 2023 at 7:02 pmWhat a wonderful man! He was a great Pastor and Friend to our family!
The Esposito Family
Marion Station, MD
Bob Miller and family says
June 6, 2023 at 8:51 pmWe are so saddened with the passing of our dear cousin Jeff. What fun we had when we got to visit. He had such a fun sense of humor. Many thoughts and big hugs for Sandy and all of Jeff’s family. He will be missed. May his memory be a forever blessing. Fly high, Jeff, we love you.
Patricia Walkovic says
June 6, 2023 at 8:53 pmReverend Archer was a friend and a wonderful man I could not have made it through my Cancer without him.He will be greatly missed
Patricia Walkovic
Sandra Woolcock Patton says
June 8, 2023 at 2:04 pmFly hi my friend ❤️
Kay Avers says
June 7, 2023 at 4:06 amRev. Archer was a terrific Pastor, He attended our church many times after his retirement and he was always friendly and caring. Kay Avers
Chris & Sara Kshatri says
June 7, 2023 at 6:51 pmWe are sorry to hear about passing of our pastor Jeff Archer. Our condolences to you Sandy and your family during the difficult time. May we all find comfort and strength in the memories of the pastor’s guidance and teachings.
Sandra Woolcock Patton says
June 8, 2023 at 2:05 pmFly hi my friend ❤️
John Beale says
June 8, 2023 at 4:00 pmHighly remembered by the First Presbyterian Church, in Wappingers Falls, NY. A great Paster.
Kaitlin DiBernard says
June 14, 2023 at 1:32 pmSo sorry to hear of the loss of Pastor Jeff! He confirmed me as a young lady and then married my husband and I in his retirement! I have fond memories of the pre-marriage counseling he offered as well as the sermons he delivered while serving in Hackettstown. May he rest in peace and his family take comfort in knowing how many wonderful ways he touched people’s lives!
Sandra Sentner says
June 14, 2023 at 3:11 pmYour legacy lives on.
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