Keith Allan Archer

Keith Allan Archer, 53, went to be with the Lord June 30, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas August 31, 1968, to Kenneth and Linda Archer. 

Keith was a graduate of Sheridan High School.  He also served for a time in the United States Air Force.  Keith was employed by Maverick Transportation in North Little Rock, Arkansas from December of 2002 to the present.  He served in different roles in the Operations Department, most recently as Director of Dedicated Operations.

Keith was a member of First Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas, where he participated in Pure Energy, Reality Weekend, Mission Trips, and served in the preschool Life Groups Department for 10 years.  He enjoyed camping, boating, the lake and beach, cleaning his truck, and all things he could do with his family.  Keith was kind-hearted and never met a stranger.

Preceding Keith in death are his grandmother, Helen W. Brady and infant sister, Kim Archer.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory: His wife, Shannon, of 27 years; Two daughters, Kelsey and Lynley; His parents, Kenneth and Linda of Sheridan; One brother, Ken, of Conway; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers who will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, July 8, at First Baptist Church Selph Hall in Benton.  Funeral service held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 9 at First Baptist Church followed by burial at New Hope Cemetery in Sheridan, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to Be the Match or the Leukemia/Lymphoma Association.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.