Archie Kyle Lively, 83, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 5:25 P.M., Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL, surrounded by his family.
Archie had worked as a dragline operator at Consol Burning Star #4 Coal Mine.  He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.  Archie was a member of the V.F.W. and U.M.W.A..  He loved music and singing.  Archie also enjoyed fishing, camping in his RV, barbequing and family gatherings.  Archie was a very generous man and would help people in need.  He loved his grandkids.
He was born November 6, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the son of Archie Thomas and Jane Lee (Labrier) Lively.
He married Dianne M. Presswood on October 1, 1966 in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, three daughters - Lisa VanMeter and husband Tony of Cahokia Heights, IL, Rebecca Tracy and husband David of Pinckneyville, Kyle Lynn Lively Robinson and husband Aaron of Pinckneyville, six grandchildren - Doug Brand and wife Nicole of Pinckneyville, Brandie Trail and husband Michael of Tamaroa, Adrian Brand of Pinckneyville, Misty Bernhard and husband Shawn of Pinckneyville, Sierra Kohlberg and husband John of Millstadt, IL, and Dustin VanMeter and wife Corie of Abilene, TX, fifteen great grandchildren - Faith, Avery, Liam, Marley, Zaiden, Oaklyn, Lynnex, Aspyn, Haddie, Sebastian, Davin, Dev, Kanen, Lively, and Noah, and four siblings - Charlotte Keller of Du Quoin, Thomas Lively and wife Sandy of Goreville, Richard O'dell Lively and wife Pat of Du Quoin, and Minerva Fred and husband Steve of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandsons - Devin Hiller and Landon Kyle Brand, and one sister - Clarissa "Cheta" Van Buskirk.
Per Archie's request, cremation rites will be accorded.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Friends may make memorials to Transition 2 Hope and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.