Obituary of David L. Sutton

David L. Sutton, Jr., 74, of Upper Deerfield Twp. died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Cumberland Manor in Hopewell Twp. The husband of Janice Granger Sutton, he was born in Bridgeton and was the son of the late David Lester Sutton and Maude Brown Sutton. He had been an Upper Deerfield Twp. resident since 1971 and had lived in Hopewell Twp. prior to that. Before his retirement, David had been employed with the City of Bridgeton with the Department of Public Works. Before that he had been employed with the Owens-Illinois Glass Company for many years. He was a member of the Pit Stop Fan Club of the Bridgeport Speedway, and the Winding River Boating Association, Inc. of Mays Landing. David had been a race car driver at the Bridgeport Speedway for 11 years and at the Vineland Speedway years ago. He also piloted Hydroplane Speedboats as a racer in Region 3. In addition to his wife Janice, he is survived several cousins and a daughter, Lisa Sutton. He was predeceased by a sister, Sandra Franco and a stepdaughter, Liza D. Chance. Private graveside services will be held at Overlook Cemetery in Bridgeton at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Twp. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions in David’s memory be made to the Winding River Boating Association, Inc. c/o Karen Rivera, Treasurer, 198 Broadway, Hammonton, NJ 08037 or to a charity of one’s choice. Written condolences can be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.