David Ray Anderton

David Ray Anderton, age 69, of North Richland Hills, passed away, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at a local hospital. David was born March 12, 1952 in Fort Worth, TX to Dick Anderton and Loretta Hoskins Anderton and after the passing of his parents David was raised by his Granny, Madge Hoskins. He attended Baylor University, and then in 1972 he married his childhood sweetheart, Marthetta, and they started a family together. David opened a local Paint and Body Shop in Fort Worth, Anderton Paint and Body, and will be remembered for having a heart for serving others. He was a 39 year Fort Worth Model "A" Club Member, the PATE Swap Meet Coordinator, and a big supporter of Wheels for Wellness. 

David is survived by his wife, Marthetta Anderton of North Richland Hills, TX, son, Tracy Anderton (Lauren) of North Richland Hills, TX, daughter, Angela Patterson (Scott) of Conroe, TX, granddaughters, Taylor Anderton and Sydney Patterson, grandsons, Sammy Patterson and Blake Patterson, great-grandsons, Karson and Knox Patterson, great-granddaughter, Kennedy Patterson, Brothers, Dickie (Carolyn) Anderton and Bill (Nancy) Anderton, brother in law, Orville (Connie) Harris, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Loretta Anderton and his granny, Madge Hoskins. 

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021, 3:00 PM, at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, Texas 76034. Memorials may be sent to David’s favorite charity, Wheels for Wellness, wheelsforwellness.org.