LAWTON, David "Stoney", Jan. 26, 2024 of Palm Coast, FL, South Valley, NY formerly of Eden and Langford, NY at the age of 65 Years after an 18 month battle with multiple myeloma.  Beloved Husband of Laurie (Dzimlan) Lawton.  Brother of Judy (Harold) Steff, Larry Lawton, Lynda (Larry) Polzin, Sharon Haag, Sue (Richard) Williams, Ken (Barb) Lawton, Phyllis (Tom) Gernatt and the late Jim Lawton.  Brother in law of Carol (Rick) Stumpf. Son of the late Earl and Sara Lawton. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and lifelong friends. Friends may call for a memorial visitation Thursday Feb. 29 from 7-9 PM and Friday March 1, 2023 from 2-6 PM at Wentland Funeral Home 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY. A memorial service will be offered Saturday March 2, at 10 from Gowanda Free Methodist Church 149 W. Main St. Gowanda, NY. Please assemble at church.  Memorials in David Lawton's memory may be made to the Hillman Cancer Center 207 Foote Ave. Jamestown, NY 14701. His love of softball started in grade school and throughout the years he played on many teams, leagues and tournaments.  Recently his plant 6 team was inaugurated into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.  Stoney really enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially his trips to Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and Canada.  His elk hangs over the fireplace at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club.  He was a huge Buffalo Bills fan and went to one Super Bowl even though they lost, he met Troy Aikman there.  Other favorite teams were the Buffalo Sabres and the St. Louis Cardinals.  Stoney retired after 35 Years at the Erie County Highway Dept. Then he and Laurie bought a cabin in South Valley, NY and built their dream home in Florida, enjoying bike riding and golf.  He got a hole in one March 27, 2021 at the Palm Harbor Club.  He also was a past member at Gowanda Country Club.  Stoney was well known for his humor, sound effects and awesome imitation of Donald Duck.  He will be greatly missed by all.