Dale Hurd

Dale Richard Hurd, 68, born in Houston, TX, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021. Dale will be remembered as a wonderful husband, amazing father, brother, grandfather and friend to so many. He was a faithful servant to the Lord all his life and is finally able to be with his heavenly father. Dale is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kathleen; two daughters, Cathie Jo Forrest and Michelene Brown (husband Doug); five grandchildren, Bobby Forrest (wife Cristina), Chelsey Forrest, Kyle Forrest, Hannah Brown and Hayden Brown; two greatgrandchildren, Ayden and Ethan Forrest; Brother Glenn and sister-in-law Rosemary Hurd; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and his four legged son Wilson. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Glenn Ivy and Evelyn Hurd and brother Ronald Hurd. Dale retired after 35 years of service with the City of Houston as a police officer. Prior to becoming a police officer, he was a Houston firefighter. Most recently, Dale worked for Magnolia Funeral Home beside his wife, Kathleen. Dale served his community over the years through several Churches of Christ by visiting and singing on Sunday mornings to residents of various nursing homes. Dale was most recently a member of Spring Creek Church of Christ. There he enjoyed helping with Lydia’s Food Pantry and helped with ground maintenance. Dale’s hobbies were traveling to see many Southern gospel singing groups, fishing, hunting, RV traveling, many cruises, playing Mexican train, attending his grandchildren’s after school activities and enjoying a picnic for 2 beside the lake. “Our Dear Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Pepaw and friend; we will miss you so very much. Even though you were taken away too soon, and many tears have been shed, God has a better plan for you. Knowing this will bring us great comfort in the days ahead. Thank you for the memories. We love you and we will ALL be together again one day.” In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lydia’s Food Pantry through Spring Creek Church of Christ. The Addison family and staff of Magnolia and Addison Funeral Homes, send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dale.