Mr. Archie Rondal Greathouse

1947 - 2010

Mr. Archie Rondal Greathouse obituary, 1947-2010, Jonesboro, GA

BORN

1947

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Tara Garden Chapel

681 North Ave

Jonesboro, Georgia

Archie Greathouse Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 3, 2010.

Archie Rondal Greathouse age 62 of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday at his residence. Mr. Greathouse was a retired truck driver and one who loved his family and grandchildren very much.Funeral service will be conducted on Saturday September 4th at 2:00pm in the chapel of Tara Garden Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Greathouse is survived by his wife Loretta Greathouse.Son, Scott Rose, Six daughters: Sharon G. Smith, Sandy Morris, Kari Watts,Esther , Lenor Steele, Ronda McCloud and Sotera Mae Lowe. Fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Five brothers: William, Lendal, Glenn, Paul David and Johnny Greathouse; Andrew and McKenzie Rose. Two sisters: Janis Peppers and Dona Sanders. He is preceded in death by his parents James Archie and Verna Mae McKinney Greathouse. Four brothers: James, Buddy, Cecil and Tona Greathouse. Two sisters: Lillie Belle Simpson and Elsie. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday September 3rd from 6 to 8 p. m. Tara Garden Chapel Funeral Home, 681 North Ave., Jonesboro, GA. 30236 (770)471-7171 are in charge of arrangements.
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October 11, 2010

Lorie Greathouse

A happy Memory -- Calling Kelly from the casino and holding the phone next to the slot machine as it rings to let everybody know Archie hit the big jackpot !!!

October 11, 2010

Lorie

A Happy Memory --- Chasing aligators from an airboat ride in the swamps of New Orleans .....

October 11, 2010

Lorie Greathouse

I am once again in hospital. I will be ordering Archie's marker within the next week. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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Leonor Greathouse

September 4, 2010

Too often we underestimate the ppower of touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smalles act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a life time, Embrace all equally!!!!

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September 3, 2010

michael greathouse

i will miss you allways i love you timmy

September 3, 2010

Uncle Archie you will be missed greatly and thanks for always spoiling me rotten while i was coming up! Aunt Lori will be taken care of cause i know your watching over her! I love you always Heather!!!

September 3, 2010

i will miss you so much uncle achie


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Brianna

September 3, 2010

i love u grandma and paw paw he will be dearly missed
love,
your grandauter
ali watts

September 3, 2010

Tracy Bowman

I'm really at a lost of words to describe the greif I'm feeling. Just know that I'm gonna be there to help take care of Lori. I'm really gonna miss your compliments on the meals I cooked for you. With all my Love, Tracy Bowman

September 3, 2010

Mikey Williams

I will always remember the trip to Michigan.With his leg halo in the middle of winter!!! You will be missed very much. Love ya Big Guy Mikey Williams.

September 3, 2010

Our hearts are with you.

Barbara Williams and Sandy Davis

September 3, 2010

watts

god bless you we'll miss you and the girls love you

September 3, 2010

We love you and will miss you Paw-Paw Archie. Scotty, Amanda, Makenzie, and Andrew Rose

September 3, 2010

ashley greathouse

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 3, 2010

Esther Steele

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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