Archie Albert Frier

Archie Albert Frier was born June 2, 1939 in Jasper, Florida, to Olive Albert Frier and Mary Lou Arnold Frier. Archie accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age. As a teenager, Archie served as Youth Evangelist for the Churches of God in North Florida and pastored several churches. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from General Motors. He served as Minister of Visitation and Outreach at First Baptist Church in Titusville, Florida for a number of years. Archie was a long time host and producer of “Sounds of Southern Gospel” on WQHL radio in Live Oak, Florida. He was awarded the “Golden Microphone Award” in 1997 by Singing News Magazine and the “Golden Crown Award” in 2000. He was well known throughout South Georgia and the Suwannee River Valley Area for his love and support of Southern Gospel Music.

A man of strong faith, Archie went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Boatwright Frier, his children, Jonathan and Magy Frier, Atlanta, Kevin and Meredith Lancaster, Valdosta; his grandchildren, Brandon Swift, Caleb Helms, Andrea Frier, Matthew Frier, Katie Lancaster, Rebecca Lancaster. Archie is also survived by his brothers, Bobby and Helen Frier, Shelton and Joan Frier, brother in law, Rusty Weatherington and his sisters, Louise and Gerdine Stanley and Dorothy Smith, all from Valdosta. He is loved by numerous nieces and nephews. Archie was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister, Linda Crouch Weatherington, brothers in law, Bobby Smith, Sr. and Joe Crouch, and nephew, Bobby Smith, Jr.

Archie’s family and friends will remember him as a loving husband, father and grandfather and a loyal friend. Most of all, he loved his Lord Jesus Christ and was a member of First Baptist Church of Port St. John, Florida. Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 at Azalea City Church of God in Valdosta followed by a Home Going Celebration Gospel Music Concert from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2006. Burial will be at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Hahira, Georgia on Friday, October 13, 2006. Condolences and memorial stories may be sent to mclanefuneralservices.com. In lieu of traditional flowers, the family requests outdoor plants be sent or taken directly to the family residence to be planted in memory of Archie. Carson McLane Funeral is in charge of arrangements.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602