David N. “Big D” Crowell

David was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Gowanda, N.Y., a son of the late Norton and Helen (Dye) Crowell.

He was a graduate of Pine Valley High School and grew up in the Gowanda, South Dayton and Balcoms Corners area where he worked on his family’s dairy farm. He may have moved away from the farm, but his heart remained there as he would often inquire how things were going on the farm and how the crops were doing.

David had a long and distinguished career as a commercial truck driver with RL Smith Trucking, Flickinger Trucking where earned a safety award, D&B Trucking and retired from Heil Transportation of Clymer. David had been an owner/operator hauling silage and gravel.

He was a hard working man who took great pride in his home and yard. He could often be seen mowing with his faithful John Deere. He owned two additional antique John Deere tractors, a Model A and a Model B, of which he was very proud.

David is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy (Russell) Crowell, whom he married March 28, 1992; his son, Matthew (TJ) Crowell of Sinclairville, N.Y.; his two stepdaughters: Julie Morton and her husband, David, of Ashville, N.Y. and Tara Hoitink and her husband, Kevin of Clymer, N.Y. David was the proud grandfather of Tyler, Maddison, Olivia, Devin, Henry, Jeremy and Emily. He is further survived by his brothers: Douglas (Jan) Crowell and Keith (Barbara) Crowell, all of Cherry Creek, N.Y. and Paul (Elaine) Crowell of Wake Forest, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 24, 2019, at the Spitzer Funeral Home, 8728 E. Main St., Clymer, NY 14724 and are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Friday at noon at the Abbe Reformed Church, 595 Clymer Sherman Road, Clymer, NY with Pastor Melvin McGinnis officiating.

David’s wish was for visitors to be dressed comfortable and not necessarily formal!

Burial will be in Holland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clymer Fire Department, Clymer, NY 14724.

David’s family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Heritage Green Nursing Home for their wonderful care, concern and love of Dave.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the MASON FUNERAL HOME, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, N.Y.

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