Archie Lee

James

Archie Lee James, 82, of Blanchard, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Norman. Archie was born February 5, 1944, in Stidham, Oklahoma.

Archie married the love of his life, Carol Gene Simer, on June 27, 1964, in Newcastle. He was a longtime member of the Blanchard Church of Christ. Archie worked as the pipe yard supervisor for Oklahoma Natural Gas for many years until his retirement. When he was younger, he was very involved in youth sports, coaching Little League football and baseball for many years. He served as the President of the Quarterback Club and the Little League Association. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C.C. and Helen Inez Adams; his wife, Carol James; a grandson, Troy James; and his sister, Darlene Robinson.

Archie is survived by two sons, Kevin James and his wife, Tracy, of Blanchard, and Tony James and his wife, Robyn, of Blanchard; four grandchildren, Kallie Peters and her husband, Caleb, of Blanchard, Kelsey Oliver and her husband, Shane, of Blanchard, Alyssa Stidolph and her husband, Neil, of Texas, and Tori James of Alex; four great-grandchildren, Landri Kate Oliver, Berkli James Oliver, Mack Alan Peters, and Myer Gene Peters; and many other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Blanchard Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard, Oklahoma. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.