DL Capt. David Howard Munzell

 Update:  We have a correction to that mailing address….  Condolences may be sent to the family at

9045 CHURCH ST E # 221

BRENTWOOD TN 37027-5841

 

Thank you,

~ Carol

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. David Howard Munzell

December 7, 1941 ~ September 6, 2023

 

From friends and family we learn of the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Dave Munzell, age 81.   Captain Munzell joined Delta Air lines 11-04-1968 and was based New Orleans, then Dallas prior to retiring.  He is survived by his wife Meredith, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/david-munzell-obituary?id=53105232  also at https://www.williamsonmemorial.com/obituaries/david-munzell-2023   

Having most recently resided in Tennessee, whitepages lists this address as the most current:

9045 Church ST E  APT 221

Brentwood, TN 37027

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

David Munzell Obituary

David Munzell, 81, of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away on September 6, 2023 after leading a life full of family and flying.

 

David was born on December 7, 1941 (Pearl Harbor Day) in Springfield, Missouri, to Tony and Obie Munzell. He spent most of his childhood in Jefferson City, Missouri, and graduated in 1959 from Jefferson City High School, where he was featured on trombone in the marching band.

 

David graduated from the University of Illinois in 1963 and joined the Navy, reaching the rank of lieutenant as a pilot flying C-130’s in a number of roles, including transport flights during the war in Vietnam. In 1968, he served as Plane Commander of Navy Hurricane Hunters Crew 4 – the aircrews that fly into major storms to collect weather data.

 

After proudly serving his country for five years, David began a distinguished career with Delta Air Lines in November 1968, retiring as captain in 1997. During that time, he was based in New Orleans and lived in and around Slidell, Louisiana.

 

In retirement, David enjoyed taking road trips throughout Louisiana and cross country with his “biker gang” on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle or his Ural motorcycle. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Following Hurricane Katrina, he lived in Grand Prairie, Texas, and for the past several years in the Nashville area.

 

David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Meredith Munzell; his children, Laurie Brooks of Franklin, Tennessee, Brian (Amy) Kyhos of Chicago, and Katy (Connor) Kerr of Chicago;  six grandchildren: David Brooks, Dillon Brooks, Clayton Kyhos, Isla Kerr, Finn Kerr and Scarlett Kerr; and his brother, Michael Munzell (Greg Sanborn), of Concord, California. He is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Brian Brooks, and the many dogs he loved and cared for throughout his life.

 

A celebration of David’s life will be held at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave., Franklin, Tennessee, on September 23, at 3:00 p.m. A family visitation will begin one hour before the service.

 

Funeral services provided by:

Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services- - Franklin

3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064   Call: (615) 794-2289