Robert James Archer, 42, of Terre Haute. died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. His life was taken suddenly from his family through an act of violence. Robert was born January 30, 1975, to Barbara J. Pfister and Robert L. Archer in Santa Ana, CA. Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as Military Police with Special Ops Forces and received many honors. Robert is survived by his mother, Barbara J. Pfister; father, Robert L. Archer; sister, Kimberly A. Archer; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends. His beloved childhood friends from Oklahoma City were like his family and deeply loved Robert. He was an avid sports fan who loved Oklahoma University Sooner Football. He played league football after high school. Robert was also an avid artist. He was a talented drawer who loved to draw things that were meaningful to him such as cars and military graphics. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017 in St. Benedict Catholic Church, 111 S. 9th Street. Mass of Christen Burial will be at 12:05 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017 in St. Benedict Catholic Church with Father Martin Day officiating, followed by military honors by V.F.W. Post #972. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Veterans Organization: Reach Services at 1400 Hulman St., Terre Haute, IN 47802. His mom, dad, sister, aunts, uncles, and many cousins and friends will miss him terribly. We love you and always will.