David Allen Bynum

David was born to Harold and Alma Bynum on January 29, 1945. He said his mother never forgave him because she had to walk up a hill in a blizzard to get to the ambulance. David would love to tell people that he, his mother, and his mother-in-law were all born on the same day. He was a people person, so he would add in that it was also Oprah Winfrey’s and Tom Selleck’s birthday.

Upon receiving his draft notice, he joined the U.S. Air Force and started as a ground radio operator. His first assignment was in Greenland. Based on his first assignment, he let people know that the Air Force started him on coffee. He drank his coffee black, saying why ruin a good cup of coffee with cream and sugar. David retired after 22 years of service. His overseas assignments included Panama and Italy.

David was known for his love and knowledge of sports. He was a walking talking sports encyclopedia. He could tell you about any sport from the U.S. and around the world. He could provide you the history, stats, on any high school, college, professional, international, or Olympic sport. He enjoyed being a coach for Pony softball for girls. He would enjoy the little league world series. He was an avid University of Texas fan and Texas Rangers fan.

David was relatable to everyone. He shared stories of his father, in the war, and the entire family with all he met. He was a tall, handsome man. Gentle and quiet, but would get angry at any signs of child or animal abuse. The house was always full of stray, homeless, or abused animals. At one time, the house consisted of five dogs, four cats, a rabbit, and three fish! Each mattered, and each was loved. David never met a stranger. He would talk to others he met about past and present pets. He would even mention Freddie and Ginger from his younger high school days in Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State. Freddie would bark when David got home. David would tell him “Shh” but David’s father had already woken up and looked at the alarm clock. In the morning, his father would let David know he didn’t make curfew and no car keys for a month.

Aside from his love for family and sports (and Hawaiian shirts and anything Texan) he had a passion for saving everything from loggerhead turtles to elephants, tigers, and all the wildlife near extinction. He also believed in saving forestry and the rainforest. On occasion, trips were made to the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center to save an injured sterling and orphaned ducks, in order for them to receive individualized care and provide a voice to the voiceless.

David was predeceased by Harold Bynum (father), Alma Bynum (mother), Irene Gannon Mills (Mother-in-Law), and Patrick Gannon (brother-in-law).

David is survived by his wife, Karin E. Gannon, children, Carrie (Ted) Bynum-Clayton, Heather (Patrick) Oniell, Christopher Bynum, Heath (Cynthia) Wernel, Sydney Bynum, and Lauren Gannon, MBA. He is also survived y ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sister Kim (Richard) Snyder, brother-in-law Peter (Edda) Gannon, two nieces, and one nephew.

We all lived because of David’s love and care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, World Wildlife Fund, San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition, Animal Defense League, San Antonio Animal Control Services, Humane Society, or any non-profit animal rescue organization.

A visitation for David will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 12:30 PM at Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78218. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78218. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78218.

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