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David Robert Mercier

November 25, 1937 ~ July 30, 2025 (age 87) 87 Years Old
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David Mercier Obituary

David Robert Mercier, 87, of Huntsville Alabama passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1937, the son of the late Clyde and Alice Mercier.

David was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Patricia Stanley Mercier; one brother, Clyde Mercier Jr.; and two sisters, Lois Wilson and Susan Amilhat.

David is survived by his two sons and one daughter-in-law, Joseph Mercier and Gregory Mercier (Janet). David was also survived by five grandsons, Matthew Mercier (JoAnna), Stephen Mercier (Catherine), James Mercier (Candace), David Mercier (Katherine), and Adam Mercier (Julia).

He has one Great-Granddaughter on the way, Jacquelyn (daughter of James and Candace).

David grew up in Swanton Vermont and graduated from Clarkson College in New York. David was a Mechanical Engineer for NASA and retired after 38 years.

David was a loving husband and a devoted father and grandfather.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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 Service Program


Services

Visitation
Monday
August 4, 2025

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville
2411 Memorial Parkway NW
Huntsville, AL 35810

Graveside Service
Monday
August 4, 2025

1:00 PM
Maple Hill Cemetery
202 Maple Hill St SE
Huntsville, AL 35801

Donations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=home-btn-donate-now

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