David Lee Branton 70 of Iron Station died Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Born March 25th, 1946 he was the son of the late William Arthur Branton and Bobbie Madean McClaurin Branton. His wife 37 years, Dorothy Branton of the home; two sisters, Geraldine Schronce of Lincolnton and Lucy Dameron of Lincolnton a brother Billy Branton of Stanley survive him. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 pm Tuesday September 27th, 2016 at the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Branton family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.