William G. "Bill" Archer, 79, of Elyria passed away Tuesday January 16, 2018 at Lorain Specialty Hospital in Amherst following a long illness. He was born April 28, 1938 in Oberlin and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Bill was employed at the General Motors Corporation for 31 years, retiring as a shipping clerk in 1993. He was an Ohio Army National Guard veteran and a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Elyria, where he took great pride in maintaining the outdoor landscaping. Bill also managed Little League and Big League North Baseball for 15 years, and enjoyed golfing and bowling. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Sandy (nee-Miller); daughter, Sherry (Roger) Clouser; sons, James (Ronda) Archer and Daniel Archer; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Helen Archer. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services at 2:00 p.m. Friday January 19, 2018 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. The Rev. Troy Smith will Officiate. Burial will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pilgrim United Church of Christ 523 East Broad St., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com