of Yellville, AR
October 9, 1963 - July 1, 2025
Dana Warren Junkin, 61, of Yellville, Arkansas, formerly from Riverside, Iowa and Raymore, Missouri, passed away on July 1, 2025.
Dana (Pops) was born on October 9, 1963 in Washington, Iowa to Jim and Jolaine Junkin. In 1969, the family moved to Kansas City, Missouri and eventually Raymore, Missouri where Dana attended Raymore-Peculiar schools. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served proudly for 4 years. Dana worked as an underwater welder, electrician, mechanic, bounty hunter and heavy equipment operator.
He battled multiple health problems for many years resulting from the time he was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. He was a strong, disciplined individual who always believed in the Marine slogan: ''Improvise, Adapt and Overcome''.
Dana is survived by his loving wife, Mary Moet Junkin; his children, Tiara Meyer, Tyler Junkin (Chelsey) and stepson, Michael Bachtel (Jordan); grandchildren, Kynlie Florio, Kannen Florio, Ryder Busby and Rheagan Junkin; parents, Jim and Jolaine Junkin; brother, Shawn Junkin (Bridget); sister, Marni Herndon (Tod) and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and Moet family members.
A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at the family home on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Arrangements in the care of Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
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10 Condolence(s)
Jennifer (Jenny King) Bailey
Monday, July 28, 2025
I will always remember how kind Dana was. His smile and calm presence were reassuring to me in high school. Always looking out for others. Shawn sending you and the family big hugs and lots of prayers.
Jeanette Steadman
Monday, July 28, 2025
Thoughts and prayers to his family. Rest in peace.
Rebecca Schreiber Russell
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Dana was my student in 8th grade science at Raymore-Peculiar. He was a joy! He had the best smile and flashed it a lot!!
Lee and Kelli Westphal
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Sending our love and prayers to Mary and the Junkin Family in the passing of Dana. We are thankful for his service and heartbroken for the family in his passing.
Brent Heyning
Friday, July 11, 2025
Rest well dear cousin. Such a rough treatment after so much dedication to the country. Your unending love and efforts to dive in and help - always with a sense of humor despite the real or potential pain... will be missed.
Thank you...
Kim Heyning
Friday, July 11, 2025
Dana will be missed by all who knew him. Love to all the Junkin family. Love Kim and Phil
Doug Sargent
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Loren and Michelle Dylla
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Dana will be remembered as one of the strongest men we were blessed to call friend. He and Mary were the first couple that we met after moving here from TX. Dana quickly became my husband’s best friend and we spent lots of time with him and Mary going fishing, out to lunch, seeing sights, walking flea markets, and playing Phase Ten. His presence will certainly be missed but not forgotten.
Jacqueline Buschhorn
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Dana,
I am Blessed to have know you🙏 and so glad we shared High School at Ray-Pec. I am praying comfort love peace and many fond memories to all who love you🕊️until we meet again.🕊️
Byron Stevens
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Rest easy dear friend.