Obituary of Archie L Sechrest

Archie Leo Sechrest came into this world August 12, 1925 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  He was preceded in death by his father Archie Sechrest and his mother Maude Sechrest.  He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Marjorie Sechrest, his son Lonnie Sechrest and wife Kathy of Sapulpa, OK and daughter Connie Wildman of Yukon, OK.  He has 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Archie joined the Navy at age 17, he served on the USS Massachusetts as a gunner.  After the end of the war he returned to Sapulpa to begin his career as an electrician.  He worked for Rogers Electric before opening his own business, A&M Electric, in 1960.

Before becoming ill, he and Marjorie enjoyed traveling, going to concerts, fishing and going out to eat with family and friends.  He loved going to the farm and watching his beloved cows.  Archie was happiest when he was with his children and grandchildren.  He was very patriotic, loved the Navy and was proud to be an American.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 20, 2018 at First Christian Church with burial in Green Hill Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Thursday, January 18^th and from 9 am until 8 pm on Friday, January 19^th at Green Hill Funeral Home.    The family will be at Green Hill to greet friends from 5-7 pm on Friday.  9182242312