David W. Junkins' Obituary
David Wallace Junkins passed away suddenly August 24, 2023, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. He was 74.
The middle child of three boys, Dave was born in Arlington, VA, on August 21,1949 to Franklin Wallace Junkins and Mary Alta Ryan.
Dave grew up in Fredericksburg, VA, and Glenn Dale, MD, where he loved playing sports. Often, when dinner was ready, his father would search the neighborhood for Dave only to find him playing basketball or football with his friends well past dark. Dave’s love of sports – especially all D.C. teams - remained lifelong, and he shared that love through coaching his sons and their friends and supporting them from the stands through their school years.
After graduating from Duvall High School in Lanham, Maryland, Dave joined the United States Navy, where he received an honorable discharge.
Dave’s 32-year career with the Internal Revenue Service included executive-level service in tax administration. He was passionate about his work in public service and served as an inspiration and mentor for countless colleagues. After completing his government career in 2000, he worked with Onyx of Alexandria, Inc. as Director of Operations and Chairman of the Board. Dave was an avid boater and had a special place in his heart for his Schooner Ann Elizabeth. He adored the Chesapeake Bay and supported various opportunities to educate youth and adults about the Bay, including the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and other programs in the Annapolis area.
Dave was determined to help others through education and example. He was a man of integrity, kindness, and compassion. He would listen intently and make you feel like the most important person in the room when he was speaking with you. Dave was a charter member of the Board of Directors for the Empower-Motivation-Fitness (EMF), a tax-exempt company dedicated to supporting people with movement disorders.
He is survived by his wife Ann of 32 years, two sons, Gavin Junkins (Kate) of Annapolis, MD, and Max Junkins (Sydney) of Ft. Worth TX; two grandchildren, Lillian Grace and David Graham Junkins of Annapolis, and was delighted to expect a third grandchild, Franklin Hillman Junkins, due in September. Dave is also survived by his mother, Mary (101), brother, Roger Junkins (Donna) of Kill Devil Hills, NC, two nieces, four nephews and other treasured family, friends, and neighbors.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Podickory Point Yacht and Beach Club, 2116 Bay Front Terrace Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted by EMF www.emfmaryland.org in memory of Dave. Please visit www.LastingTributesFuneralCare.com to leave condolences or a memory of Dave.
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