BORN

1939

DIED

2017

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Beauford Hopkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2017.

Beauford Ray Hopkins of Plano, Texas, born October 29, 1939 passed from this life September 8, 2017 at the age of 77.

Beauford served 30 years with Dallas Fire Department during which time he received an Honorable Discharge from The United States Army, and a degree in accounting from The University of North Texas in Denton. His career with the Dallas Fire Department raised him to the Rank of Battalion Chief prior to his retirement in 1990.

Beauford loved family and friends and was a tremendous handy-man. He greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as assisting others with whatever projects they may have.

Beauford was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Lucille Hopkins; his wife, Shirley Boren Hopkins; a brother, Mason and two sisters, Corena and Jane.

He is survived in life by his longtime life-companion, Shirley Wells; his aunt, Hazel Meredith; numerous cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and a host of close friends.

Special thanks are offered to Christy keel and Brian Adams of Pathway Hospice , who provided tremendous care and compassion for Beauford at his home during the last months of life.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75225. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in The Firemen's Rest section of Hillcrest Memorial Park, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75225.

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September 11, 2017

Gladys Watkins

Beauford always had a smile for everyone. He had a great sense of humor and was everybody's buddy. I will miss him.

September 11, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14. L Ohio

September 9, 2017

Christie Smith

Uncle Beaufy I wish so much that we had not played phone tag these last few times we tried to visit. I will miss those Hey Gal talks. I love you RIP.

September 9, 2017

Ken Goddard

Beauford, I remember the first time I met you back in 2009 at the card games
at the Medical City of Plano. I was impressed how you circled the room and greeted almost everyone there before the games began. It was a pleasure to be on your side of the competetion every night. We won a lot of games and we lost a lot of games. You will be missed by a lot of people. Rest in Peace.

September 9, 2017

Sherry Duncan

RIP Beauford. It has been wonderful getting to know you. You will truly be missed.

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Sep

11

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225

Sep

12

Graveside service

1:30 p.m.

The Firemen's Rest section of Hillcrest Memorial Park

7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX

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Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225

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