Our sweet, strong David Andrew Churchman finished his fight with a sudden, serious illness on earth and by the grace of God was healed on Sunday, November 23, 2025 as the beautiful sun rose in the early morning. He was 55 years old. His loving family surrounded him with prayers and worship songs as Dave ran joyfully into the arms of Jesus.
Dave was born on August 23, 1970 at Tachikawa Airfield Hospital outside of Tokyo, Japan. He was the beloved second son of Gracie (Dix) Churchman of Boerne, TX and the late James Michael Churchman, II. He graduated from Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, TX with the Class of 1988 and later went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Frostburg State University in 1996 (the “9 year plan” as Dave liked to call it!).
Dave’s professional career spanned 35 years as a dedicated contractor and civilian of the United States government. Known as “The Fix-It Guy”, Dave led his project planning and cybersecurity teams at Fort Detrick, Maryland, Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. As a valued asset, Dave lead through his significant knowledge of project management, information technology, and cybersecurity. His mornings were centered around the office coffee pot and his afternoons were busy solving the next day’s problems.
He loved staying active and was a dedicated runner and soccer player. Dave loved to play various sports and compete with his family, friends, and coworkers at Fort Detrick and the Otterbein Church of Waynesboro. One of his biggest passions was coaching soccer, especially for his children and their friends. Dave took great pride as the Waynesboro Area Middle School head soccer coach and Waynesboro Area High School assistant as well as coaching teams with the Waynesboro Youth Soccer Association. Between 2000 and 2020, he influenced generations of local youth soccer players through his commitment to their growth and development.
As an avid outdoorsman, Dave was a passionate hunter and fisher. He cherished his time in the woods, the camaraderie of the cabin campfire and the honesty of mother nature. He worked diligently in creating his dream of the “River Property,” finding the right spot along the Potomac this past year.
Dave’s heart was in missions. He was a devoted member of Otterbein Church, where he and Amy taught Sunday school and volunteered during summer Vacation Bible School. They also accepted the call to work through God’s word serving on several mission trips to Central America. Dave shared the love and message of Jesus with local communities through civic works and youth camps. Above all, he deeply and fiercely loved his wife, his children, God and last but not least, a good block of cheese.
In addition to his mother, Dave is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Amy S. (Kauffman) Churchman, who he married on August 20, 1994; four children, Sarah Marie Churchman Pulido and her husband, Omar of Tampa, FL, Elizabeth Grace Churchman and her fiancé, Garrett Hixon of Waynesboro, PA, Olivia Christine Gregg and her husband, Logan of Chesapeake, VA, and Luke Andrew Churchman and his wife, Allison of Corpus Christi, TX; three siblings, James Michael Churchman, III and his wife, Debbie of LaVernia, TX, Robert “Bubba” Churchman of Boerne, TX, and Amy Louise Hinote and her husband, Beaux of Justin, TX; and many nieces and nephews as well as a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved nephew, the family angel, Patrick Ward Churchman.
A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Otterbein Church, 912 S. Potomac Street, Waynesboro, PA with family and friends visitation starting at 1 P.M. Dave always said, “tell me stories,” and the family welcomes all who have known and loved him to share funny stories and memories with them.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dave’s memory to: the Mission Fund at Otterbein Church, 912 S. Potomac St., Waynesboro, PA 17268; Waynesboro Youth Soccer Association, C/O Showalter and Miller CPA, 42 E. Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268; or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, PA is assisting with the arrangements.
