David James Forton, age 81 of Chesterfield, MI, passed away September 1, 2020 in Clay Township, MI.

He was born on February 24, 1939 to Otto and Rita Forton in Mount Clemens, MI. He married his beautiful wife, Patricia in Mount Clemens in 1958. She passed away on November 24, 2015.

David was a 30 year Ford Motor Company Retiree. During his career at Fords, he was awarded a Ford Scholarship to attend College to study art. He was a well-known and award winning wood carver of fish and duck decoys. David loved to ice fish and hunt. He had a deep passion for acquiring collectible ice fishing spears. During his 57 year marriage to Patricia, they both shared a great appreciation for Northern Michigan and traveled frequently to Petoskey and Traverse City, MI to spend their vacations.

Surviving are his children; Dino, Jamie and Davey III Forton. His grandchildren, Marky, Chrysi, Nichole, Meg, Chase, Julie and Athena; his great grandchildren, Ethan, Eli, Luella, Melina and Natalie. David was predeceased by his wife, Patricia and daughter, Lisa.

Due to Covid-19 there will be a private Memorial Mass for Immediate Family only at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens on September 18, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.