Paul H. Archerd

Paul Archerd, of Cleveland passed away January 9, 2006 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 62 years 10 months and 7 days. He was born on March 2, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Charlie and Cecil Lee Archerd. Paul was raised and received his education in Tulsa. Paul graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1961. After high school Paul began working as a Lab Tech. In the late 1960ís Paul accepted employment with Amoco. While working at Amoco Paul began attending the University of Tulsa. Throughout his time with Amoco, Paul worked as technician in the research lab. In 1975 Paul graduated from TU with a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering.

After his graduation Paul gained employment with Phillips Petroleum. Paul worked with Phillips through out Oklahoma and US until 1983. In 1983 Paul established Paul H. Archerd Inc. a chemical engineering consulting firm. As the founder of his company it has taken him to Egypt, Norway, Brazil, Indonesia, China and numerous other places through out the world.

Paul loved to spend his time away from the office at his cabin south of Maramec. He loved setting outside with the peace and quiet. He and his wife also enjoyed taking trips to Arkansas, when he wasnít in his shop woodworking. Paul was a member of the Cleveland Church of Christ, AICHE as well as a Registered Professional Engineer.

Surviving are his wife Jo Ann of the home; two children, Gina Pena and husband Beto of Arlington, Texas; Cheryl Willman and husband Michael of Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren, Lindsey and Megan Willman as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 10:00 am at Church of Christ officiated by Randall Maxwell. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home, Inc.

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