![]() His 2 grandsons, Ryan Archer and Alan Archer (wife Makenzie), his great grandson, Alan Michael Archer, Jr and sister Marie Hodges. William also loved getting together with his buddies at the club playing poker weekly.William was a very generous man to many, loved his family and was so very proud of his 2 grandsons and his first great grandson, Alan Michael Archer, Jr.William is survived by his wife Nancy of 66 years, daughter Deb Archer (husband Roy). His love for fishing went on to his daughter and his 2 grandsons, Alan Michael “Mikey” and Ryan William “Billy”. He has 3 prize possession fish that are still on the wall, a Baracuda, a Maui and a Sailfish. William was also on the Ritual Team.Other than his passion for his clubs, William also had a passion for fishing. He was a Shriner with the Bahia Shrine, American Legion, VFW #4286, Fraternal Order of Police, Moose Lodge and The Fraternal Order of Eagles #3496 where he served as Vice President and President. When William and Nancy moved to Orlando, FL, William went on to be affiliated with others. In Greensboro, NC he was a member of Tall Cedars of Lebanon, The Masonic Lodge, Corinthian #542 and The Order of The Eastern Star #379, which he served as a president at one time. William and Nancy lived in Englewood Park for over 44 years until recently where they relocated in Clermont, FL to be near family.William was a member of various affiliations. Shortly afterwards, William became a realtor, Momery Realty and Abcire Realty. William retired in 1985 from AT&T after 34 years of service. Thomas, Virgin Islands for 5 years and then to Orlando, FL where their only daughter, Deborah Lynn was born. With both working at AT&T, William and Nancy were transferred together to St. William and Nancy were married on December 24, 1953. William transferred to the Greensboro, NC branch, where he met his future wife Nancy York in 1952. Shortly after he finished the service he started working at AT&T in Charlotte, NC. William was known to may as “Pete”, “Bill”, “Billy” and “Jonesy”.William joined the service at the early age of 17 and served in the US Army, Coast Guard and Air Force and served in World War II. William was the oldest of 6 children and the only son. William was born in Lumberton, NC to his parents William and Marion Jones on October 16, 1926. 92, formerly of Orlando, FL, recently moved to Clermont, FL, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Umatilla, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name to St. Umatilla, FL 32784, Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Umatilla on Saturday, April 27 at 2:00pm followed by a graveside ceremony at Lakeside Memory Gardens. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan and children, William (Sheri) Rigdon of Charleston, SC Lisa Hanawalt of Leesburg, FL, Richard (Carla) Rigdon of Eustis, FL, Dianne (Ted) Dwyer of Leesburg, FL grandchildren Sean (Courtney) Dwyer, Nilus (Courtney) Hanawalt, Stephen Rigdon, Brea (Devin) Dwyer, Krysten Rigdon, Reagan Hanawalt and Shea Dwyer and three great-granddaughters, Ava, Falynn and Harper.Family, friends, and others whose lives Steve touched are invited to the a viewing on Friday, April 26 from 6-8pm at Beyers Funeral Home, 279 Central Ave. He was predeceased by his parents Leonard and Anna Belle Rigdon brother, William Rigdon sister, Kathryn Bobo Williams and son-in-law Brian L. He was a retired Vietnam veteran from the US Air Force. He was a graduate of Umatilla High School and UCF. He was born Januto Leonard and Anna Belle Rigdon in Umatilla, Florida. ![]() Rigdon, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Apin his home with his family by his side. You can also search for previous obituaries here. To place an Orlando Sentinel obituary, visit this form. ![]()
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