Austin Curtis Cunkle Austin Curtis Cunkle, Age 80, died on March 20, 2012. Born to the late Austin C. and Dora Cunkle of San Antonio, TX, on July 21, 1931, "Curt", as he was known to friends, moved to Jacksonville in 1955 after graduating from the University of Florida. A Gator standout, he later coached basketball at Ribault High School from 1957-1961, and was honored in 1961 by the Florida Times Union as Jacksonvilles High School coach of the year. Afterwards, he was employed by Universal Southern and earned the role of Vice President of Sales until his retirement in 1986. Curt had a lifelong passion for the University of Florida. He was a Gator basketball player from 1951 " 1953, and part of the 1951 team which started 10-0, a Gator record which stood for over half a century. Curt earned 1st team All Southeastern Conference in 1953, and was also the first Gator to make all SEC in basketball since the 1920's. In 1988, Curt was inducted into the University of Florida Hall of Fame.Curt's legacy continues with children and grandchildren who loved him dearly and bleed orange and blue. He left a lasting impression with many young men who grew up in Jacksonville with his disciplined but fair coaching style. He volunteered his time umpiring and refereeing athletic events and utilized his love for athletics to mentor and shape the lives of young men.Curt was a proud father, loving grandfather and loyal friend. He is survived by his son Austin Curtis Cunkle III, daughters Dana Dianne Summerall and Casey Jean Cunkle, grandchildren Austin, Will, and Lindsey Cunkle and Charlotte, Emily, Sarah and Marian Summerall.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 26th at Beach United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 325 7th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 32250. A post-funeral gathering will follow the ceremony. The family wishes to extend thanks to all concerned for all of their thoughts and prayers..4140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763