Wayne Ellis David

Wayne Ellis David began his life journey on June 7, 1973, and finished it in the line of duty on August 28, 2024, bravely doing what he loved so much and did so well: protecting and serving the District of Columbia as an officer of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). In uniform among his MPD colleagues, he was known as Investigator David. But away from the Police Department, he was "Goldie," an affectionate nickname inspired by the film The Mack (but Goldie in a good way). A DC native, Wayne attended Noyes Elementary and Taft Junior High Schools and graduated from McKinley Technology High School. He was a great student beloved by his teachers. He also attended trade school, but a passion to serve and help others led him to law enforcement. In doing so, he followed in the footsteps of his brother, Warren, who would go on to serve as an MPD officer for 25 years. Joining the police force filled his mother with pride-just as Wayne was filled with pride when his son, Davon, recently shared his desire to carry on the family's law enforcement legacy. For more than 25 years, Wayne dedicated his life to safeguarding the people of the District of Columbia. He joined MPD in December 1998 and was assigned to the Third District after graduating from the Police Academy. In 2007, he was assigned to the Gun Recovery Unit of the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division (NSID). In 2022, he became an Investigator in the Violent Crime Suppression Division (VCSD). Wayne served with passion and honor throughout his career, earning the respect of his peers and numerous departmental awards, including an Achievement Medal for his NSID work; a Unit Citation for exceptional performance and service; and a Meritorious Service Medal. This past May, his team received the MPD Unit of the Year Award for 2023. He served his country, as well, as a member of the District of Columbia Air National Guard since 1996. For all of his professional achievements, Wayne was also known for having the biggest smile and a distinct, contagious laugh. He found so much in life to laugh and smile about, and he wouldn't let anyone around him have a bad day. A peacemaker and a man of empathy, Wayne encouraged people to live well, do right, and abide by the law. Wayne was a proud father of his daughter, Wanita, and son, Davon. With the biggest heart, he had unconditional love for his siblings and family, and he loved each one of them in their special way. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for his family. If they were sick, he cooked their meals. If they couldn't afford their medicine, he helped pay for it. If his nephews needed haircuts, he did the barbering. If something was broken, he was there to repair it. Furniture, money, emotional support, broad smile, big laugh-he gave it all. In addition, he loved his extended family and was still best friends with many of his childhood friends. Considered by many to be the master chef of the family, Wayne loved cooking, entertaining and hosting family gatherings, and he knew his way around peach cobbler and banana pudding like nobody's business, thanks to his mother's recipes. For anyone who needed a meal, Wayne's door was always opened. Raised in the church, Wayne loved God. He attended New Genesis Baptist Church and Judah Christian Church, and he was a longtime member of the National Community Church family, serving on its security team for a decade. He would always find the perfect scripture to help him through any challenge. Wayne was predeceased by his father, Otis Womack; his mother, Hattie C. David; three brothers, Delmar S.David, Daniel Tyrone Scarborough, and Kelvin M. Scarborough; a niece, Chandra E. Head; and nephews Roy (Skeet) Scarborough and Ronnell T. Scarborough. Left to cherish his precious memory are his daughter Wanita David; son Davon David; sisters Debra Scarborough-Drummond, Angelise (Nisey) McCoy and Tracey Renee Lisier; brother Warren Donnell Scarborough; sister-In-law, Toni Scarborough; brother-in-law, Roy Lisier; numerous nieces and nephews; best friends Robert (Bobby) Green and Damian Johnson Viewing and Funeral Service Ebenezer AME Church 7707 Allentown Road Fort Washington, Maryland 20744 Viewing: 9 AM – 11 AM Funeral: 11 AM – 12:30 PM Interment: Immediately following Fort Lincoln Cemetery 3401 Bladensburg Road Brentwood, Maryland Memorial Program (Reader’s Spreads) https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/mpdc/page_content/attachments/Inv%20David%20Memorial%20Program_RDR.pdf

Wayne Ellis David

June 7, 1973 - August 28, 2024