Charles Murphy Archibald passed away Jun 28, in Eufaula. He was born Aug 9, 1918 to the late Samuel Wilbert Archibald and Emmie Gardner Archibald.
He grew up and attended school in Union Springs. During the Depression, Mr. Archibald dropped out of high school (which he later completed) and ran the family dairy farm to support his disabled father, mother, brothers and sisters. Later, he delighted in telling tales of milking cows and goats. Between 1941-46, he served in the US Army Air Corps, serving in Mississippi and the Pacific Theater of Operations. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. He later married Edna Ruth Beall. During their long and devoted marriage, they were seldom apart except when Mr. Archibald was serving overseas. They were excellent dancers well into their 80s and were sought after by discerning hosts.
Mr. Archibald was preceded in death by all five of his siblings.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Edna Ruth, who was at his side when he passed away. Other survivors include son C Murphy Archibald of Charlotte, NC; daughter R Ellen Archibald Cameron and son-in-law Burch G Cameron of Columbus, GA; granddaughters Hayden Cameron Cross and husband Samuel Cross of Nolinsville, Tenn. and Ganey Cameron Pearson and husband Matthew J. Pearson of Columbus, GA; many nieces and nephews who enjoy telling stories of their "Uncle Charlie" and special friend and caregiver Ruby Jones of Eufaula.
Mr. Archibald's life was characterized by a strong sense of responsibility, duty and a deep, broad and constant generosity to family, friends and all others fortunate enough to cross his path. It was not so much that he never met a stranger, but rather that he never met anyone he was not prepared to befriend.
In addition to his generosity, he remained curious about all aspects of the world - especially the natural world - politely questioning everyone and consulting encyclopedias and reference books daily, even on the morning of his death.
His friends, family and strangers were always treated to his unfailing sense of humor. That same wit never failed him, even during his final hours and was commented on by the emergency room physician who attended him in those last hours.
He grew up and attended school in Union Springs. During the Depression, Mr. Archibald dropped out of high school (which he later completed) and ran the family dairy farm to support his disabled father, mother, brothers and sisters. Later, he delighted in telling tales of milking cows and goats. Between 1941-46, he served in the US Army Air Corps, serving in Mississippi and the Pacific Theater of Operations. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. He later married Edna Ruth Beall. During their long and devoted marriage, they were seldom apart except when Mr. Archibald was serving overseas. They were excellent dancers well into their 80s and were sought after by discerning hosts.
Mr. Archibald was preceded in death by all five of his siblings.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Edna Ruth, who was at his side when he passed away. Other survivors include son C Murphy Archibald of Charlotte, NC; daughter R Ellen Archibald Cameron and son-in-law Burch G Cameron of Columbus, GA; granddaughters Hayden Cameron Cross and husband Samuel Cross of Nolinsville, Tenn. and Ganey Cameron Pearson and husband Matthew J. Pearson of Columbus, GA; many nieces and nephews who enjoy telling stories of their "Uncle Charlie" and special friend and caregiver Ruby Jones of Eufaula.
Mr. Archibald's life was characterized by a strong sense of responsibility, duty and a deep, broad and constant generosity to family, friends and all others fortunate enough to cross his path. It was not so much that he never met a stranger, but rather that he never met anyone he was not prepared to befriend.
In addition to his generosity, he remained curious about all aspects of the world - especially the natural world - politely questioning everyone and consulting encyclopedias and reference books daily, even on the morning of his death.
His friends, family and strangers were always treated to his unfailing sense of humor. That same wit never failed him, even during his final hours and was commented on by the emergency room physician who attended him in those last hours.
Charles Murphy Archibald passed away Jun 28, in Eufaula. He was born Aug 9, 1918 to the late Samuel Wilbert Archibald and Emmie Gardner Archibald.
He grew up and attended school in Union Springs. During the Depression, Mr. Archibald dropped out of high school (which he later completed) and ran the family dairy farm to support his disabled father, mother, brothers and sisters. Later, he delighted in telling tales of milking cows and goats. Between 1941-46, he served in the US Army Air Corps, serving in Mississippi and the Pacific Theater of Operations. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. He later married Edna Ruth Beall. During their long and devoted marriage, they were seldom apart except when Mr. Archibald was serving overseas. They were excellent dancers well into their 80s and were sought after by discerning hosts.
Mr. Archibald was preceded in death by all five of his siblings.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Edna Ruth, who was at his side when he passed away. Other survivors include son C Murphy Archibald of Charlotte, NC; daughter R Ellen Archibald Cameron and son-in-law Burch G Cameron of Columbus, GA; granddaughters Hayden Cameron Cross and husband Samuel Cross of Nolinsville, Tenn. and Ganey Cameron Pearson and husband Matthew J. Pearson of Columbus, GA; many nieces and nephews who enjoy telling stories of their "Uncle Charlie" and special friend and caregiver Ruby Jones of Eufaula.
Mr. Archibald's life was characterized by a strong sense of responsibility, duty and a deep, broad and constant generosity to family, friends and all others fortunate enough to cross his path. It was not so much that he never met a stranger, but rather that he never met anyone he was not prepared to befriend.
In addition to his generosity, he remained curious about all aspects of the world - especially the natural world - politely questioning everyone and consulting encyclopedias and reference books daily, even on the morning of his death.
His friends, family and strangers were always treated to his unfailing sense of humor. That same wit never failed him, even during his final hours and was commented on by the emergency room physician who attended him in those last hours.
He grew up and attended school in Union Springs. During the Depression, Mr. Archibald dropped out of high school (which he later completed) and ran the family dairy farm to support his disabled father, mother, brothers and sisters. Later, he delighted in telling tales of milking cows and goats. Between 1941-46, he served in the US Army Air Corps, serving in Mississippi and the Pacific Theater of Operations. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. He later married Edna Ruth Beall. During their long and devoted marriage, they were seldom apart except when Mr. Archibald was serving overseas. They were excellent dancers well into their 80s and were sought after by discerning hosts.
Mr. Archibald was preceded in death by all five of his siblings.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Edna Ruth, who was at his side when he passed away. Other survivors include son C Murphy Archibald of Charlotte, NC; daughter R Ellen Archibald Cameron and son-in-law Burch G Cameron of Columbus, GA; granddaughters Hayden Cameron Cross and husband Samuel Cross of Nolinsville, Tenn. and Ganey Cameron Pearson and husband Matthew J. Pearson of Columbus, GA; many nieces and nephews who enjoy telling stories of their "Uncle Charlie" and special friend and caregiver Ruby Jones of Eufaula.
Mr. Archibald's life was characterized by a strong sense of responsibility, duty and a deep, broad and constant generosity to family, friends and all others fortunate enough to cross his path. It was not so much that he never met a stranger, but rather that he never met anyone he was not prepared to befriend.
In addition to his generosity, he remained curious about all aspects of the world - especially the natural world - politely questioning everyone and consulting encyclopedias and reference books daily, even on the morning of his death.
His friends, family and strangers were always treated to his unfailing sense of humor. That same wit never failed him, even during his final hours and was commented on by the emergency room physician who attended him in those last hours.
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