David Murlin Filkins

May 3, 1955 — July 9, 2016

David M. Filkins, age 61 of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Denise Filkins. Born on May 3, 1955 in Lawrence, Kansas, he was the son of the late Fred and Vesta Filkins.

David served in the United States Air Force, concluding his service in 1979. He attended the University of Kansas graduating with a BS in Geology. He moved to Frederick and worked for the Federal Government for 32 years. In his free time he volunteered with the Civil Air Patrol, the Frederick Chapter of the American Red Cross, local scout troops and was an amateur radio operator.

In addition to his wife, David is survived by his daughters Elizabeth N. Filkins and Gwendolyn R. Filkins both of Frederick and by his extended family in Kansas.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 19th at 6pm at the Buckeystown United Methodist Church, 3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD 21717. Rev. Charles Rice will officiate. The burial of his cremains will take place at a later date in Kansas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in David’s name to the Red Cross by visiting www.redcross.org. Arrangements by the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, Frederick.

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