Archie Lynn DeFoor

Mr. Archie Lynn DeFoor, age 47, of the Resaca community. Died Monday afternoon March 23rd at his residence. Mr. DeFoor was born September 24, 1961 in Gordon County, son of the late J.E. and Ada Lou Wilbanks DeFoor. He was called to preach the gospel at the age of 16 and was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Prior to his death Shaw Industries employed him for more than 25years. Besides his parents who both preceded him in death in June of 2008 his twin brother Douglas Glenn DeFoor preceded him in 1968. He is survived by his loving wife; Lorinda DeFoor of Resaca. Three sons; Jonathan DeFoor and his wife Jeanette of Calhoun, Jeremy DeFoor and his wife Celina of Rome, and Christopher Gresham of Resaca. Two daughters; Ashley Southerland and her husband Christian of Crandall and Alison Gresham of Resaca. Two grandchildren; Cady DeFoor and Ashlyn Southerland also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Friday March 27th at 3pm from the chapel of Thomas Funeral Home. With Rev. Eddie Ledford officiating. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Pallbearers serving include; Ricky Silver, Tim Roe, Ricky Hollingsworth, Jeff Ruddell, Mike Evelti, and Joey Davis. The family will receive friends Thursday evening after 5pm. You may send condolences to the family at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Archie Lynn DeFoor.