David Russell Archer

David Russell Archer Sr.

Ilion - David Russell Archer Sr., 77, of Ilion, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Wynn Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born in Ilion, New York, on December 7, 1946, the son of the late Russell and Iris Hoffman Archer. He attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School with the Class of 1967. He served during the Vietnam War in the US Navy and was Honorably Discharged on November 3, 1971, with the rank of BT3. He was married to Susan Fowler for 55 years. The couple were married on August 16, 1969, in Frankfort Baptist Church. David was employed by Remington Arms, Ilion, NY, until his retirement in 2010.  David loved to vacation in Florida, Myrtle Beach, Old Forge, and North Carolina. He enjoyed camping, bowling, building, and tinkering. He was always willing to help anyone and had a big heart. If you needed anything he was always there to help. Being a go-with-the-flow type person, he loved going to the kids games. He was his children and grandchildren’s biggest supporter.

David is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Archer of Ilion ; three son s, David Archer and his companion, Kristen Waldren of Ilion, Daniel and his wife, Rhonda Archer of Cold Brook, and Paul Archer of Ilion ; two daughters, Kimmie Archer Derby and her husband, Tyler Derby, of Ilion, and Rebecca Archer and her companion, Clint Nemcek,  of Frankfort; one brother and one sister-in-law, Robert and his wife, Kim Archer; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Cindy and her husband, John Bonfardice, and Bonnie Shipman and her companion, Bob Small; sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

His funeral will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the V. J.  Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., 203 Second Ave., Frankfort, where a funeral service will be celebrated by the Pastor Joelle Faulks. Calling hours will be Thursday, October 3rd from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the V. J.  Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. 203 Second Ave., Frankfort.

Expressions of sympathy may be placed on David’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com