Obituary of
Hazelwood, Dennis Wayne
Dennis Wayne Hazelwood, 70, of Farmers Branch, Texas passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 in his home.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, January 20, 2017 in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234. Wesley Dale Keyes will be officiating. Dennis will be cremated along with his grandfather Coolidge’s favorite war watch, which traveled a long way from Wake Island to make this final rest.
Dennis was born in Winters, Texas to Dena Knight and Wayne Hazelwood on February 24, 1946. Dennis was the owner and private investigator for Paul C. Beasley and Associates until 2008. Prior to that he served as Police Chief of Flower Mound Police Department after serving for the Farmers Branch Police Department and the Dallas Police Department. Dennis was a member of the 1989 FBI National Academy class. He was a formidable golfer and an avid baseball fan that lived a life of service to others. Dennis was most proud of his involvement with the Sherman and Dallas chapters of Bikers Against Child Abuse. He was a patched member with Sherman since 2010 and was honored to serve as Road Captain for multiple years.
Dennis is preceded in death by his mother, Dena Knight, and his father, Wayne Hazelwood. He is survived by his stepfather, Henry Allan Knight.
Dennis is lovingly survived by a large family, his wife of 35 years, Cherie Hazelwood; son, Scott Allan Hazelwood, son, Brian Wayne Hazelwood and wife, Brandi; daughter, Jessica Dawn Leskaroski and husband, Dejan, daughter, Susan Brie Diamond, and son, Blake Arthur Hazelwood and wife, Allison. He precedes his two sisters in death, Sandra Cook and husband, James Cook, and Rosalind Deatherage, as well as four half siblings; Donna Hazelwood, Kathy Hazelwood, Jennifer Hazelwood and Jamie Rockaway. He is also survived by his 5 adored grandchildren, Presley, Landon, Ben, Ari, and Elise.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dennis’ name may be made to Bikers Against Child Abuse, Sherman Chapter at: BACA Sherman Chapter PO Box 912552 Sherman, Texas 75091.
Dennis’ family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Bikers Against Child Abuse for their love and support.
Tribute Wall of Hazelwood, Dennis Wayne
Dennis was an amazing boss. Best times working for Dennis! Condolences to the family. Never met a man like Dennis Hazelwood. Learned so much from Dennis! He always was one step ahead of EVERYONE
Mario
Hazelwood,'s Other
Tuesday October 10, 2023
Dennis:
Dennis was an amazing boss. Best times working for Dennis! Condolences to the family. Never met a man like Dennis Hazelwood. Learned so much from Dennis! He always was one step ahead of EVERYONE
I’ve known Dennis since 1972. He and my late husband, Ron Hitt, were partners in CID at the Farmers Branch Police Department. They were also partners in crime, both of them loving to play pranks on others. I’ve not seen him in a few years but we stayed in touch on Facebook. Dennis was larger than life, enjoying life to the fullest, and with a heart of gold. I will miss your craziness, Dennis. I’m sure though, that you are keeping all of Heaven entertained. Rest in peace, my friend.
Marilyn Newland
Thursday October 13, 2022
I've known Dennis since 1972. He and my late husband, Ron Hitt, were partners in CID at the Farmers Branch Police Department. They were also partners in crime, both of them loving to play pranks on others. I've not seen him in a few years but we stayed in touch on Facebook. Dennis was larger than life, enjoying life to the fullest, and with a heart of gold. I will miss your craziness, Dennis. I'm sure though, that you are keeping all of Heaven entertained. Rest in peace, my friend.
Thanks Haze for the good times in those 2 man golf tournaments at Brookhaven and for picking out my English Bulldog for me. Will miss you at Presley’s Promise. Condolences to the Hazelwood family
Greg paterek
Thursday October 13, 2022
Thanks Haze for the good times in those 2 man golf tournaments at Brookhaven and for picking out my English Bulldog for me. Will miss you at Presley's Promise. Condolences to the Hazelwood family
We wish the family the best. We wanted to attend to pay our respects to our BACA brother, but were unable due to short notice at no ones fault.
God Bless the Family and Sherman Texas Chapter, Bilers Against Child Abuse.
Christopher Culvey "Maverick"
Thursday October 13, 2022
We wish the family the best. We wanted to attend to pay our respects to our BACA brother, but were unable due to short notice at no ones fault.
God Bless the Family and Sherman Texas Chapter, Bilers Against Child Abuse.
I’ll miss talking to you,my cousin. You always had great stories to tell.
Praying for family. PGreat man!
Vicki Broun Walker
Thursday October 13, 2022
I'll miss talking to you,my cousin. You always had great stories to tell.
Praying for family. PGreat man!
As a former classmate of Dennis, I want to express my deepest sympathy to his family. I knew him at RLTurner. His career and life are a tribute to his parents, siblings and friends. We appreciate all his service in law enforcement and bikers against child abuse. RIP brave hero.
Elizabeth Bentley
Thursday October 13, 2022
As a former classmate of Dennis, I want to express my deepest sympathy to his family. I knew him at RLTurner. His career and life are a tribute to his parents, siblings and friends. We appreciate all his service in law enforcement and bikers against child abuse. RIP brave hero.
Dennis was a friend from many years ago. I got to watch his house, take in his mail, mow his grass, and swim in his pool. All those years ago. He was a friend to my brother and to our family. He was my mentor in the FBPD Explorers.
Dean Warnock
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dennis was a friend from many years ago. I got to watch his house, take in his mail, mow his grass, and swim in his pool. All those years ago. He was a friend to my brother and to our family. He was my mentor in the FBPD Explorers.
I’ve know Dennis for all of my Life! He was my Dad’s best friend. After my dad past away, I always knew that Dennis would be there for me and my brother and he was. I’m going to miss him checking in on me and making sure Paul and I are doing ok! I’m going to miss his stories about my dad. I am comforted in thinking he and my Dad are together, having that long overdue beer together! Cherie & all the kids, you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Beasley Schrag
Thursday October 13, 2022
I've know Dennis for all of my Life! He was my Dad's best friend. After my dad past away, I always knew that Dennis would be there for me and my brother and he was. I'm going to miss him checking in on me and making sure Paul and I are doing ok! I'm going to miss his stories about my dad. I am comforted in thinking he and my Dad are together, having that long overdue beer together! Cherie & all the kids, you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis was a old school friend that I keep up with over the years. He was dedicated to his police work and later on in life to his support against child abuse. He will be missed by many. May the Lord be with his family at this time.
Terry Green
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dennis was a old school friend that I keep up with over the years. He was dedicated to his police work and later on in life to his support against child abuse. He will be missed by many. May the Lord be with his family at this time.
I only met Dennis a few times at Presley Promise, but consider Brian a dear friend. Brian is one of the most unbelievably kindest and sincere men I know. I have heard that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. RIP Dennis I know you will be missed.
Josh Connally
Thursday October 13, 2022
I only met Dennis a few times at Presley Promise, but consider Brian a dear friend. Brian is one of the most unbelievably kindest and sincere men I know. I have heard that the apple didn't fall far from the tree. RIP Dennis I know you will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Hazelwood family. I loved to be in Dennis’s foursome he was the light of a golf day. I will miss you my friend.
Mike Leonard
Thursday October 13, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the entire Hazelwood family. I loved to be in Dennis's foursome he was the light of a golf day. I will miss you my friend.
When I became a full time police officer back in early 1980 Dennis was my first chief. He was always quite a character, story teller, trick player but most of all he was a great boss and friend. I am a much better person in my life and career due to knowing him. You’ll be missed Dennis, that I have no doubt!!
Timm Coen
Thursday October 13, 2022
When I became a full time police officer back in early 1980 Dennis was my first chief. He was always quite a character, story teller, trick player but most of all he was a great boss and friend. I am a much better person in my life and career due to knowing him. You'll be missed Dennis, that I have no doubt!!
rest in peace buddy
dennis harrison
Thursday October 13, 2022
rest in peace buddy
Hope you made it to Sturgis Man.Enjoyed our rides.A good Man who helped Children in his Baca group.A good friend as kids in Farmers Branch.
Wayne Lyons
Thursday October 13, 2022
Hope you made it to Sturgis Man.Enjoyed our rides.A good Man who helped Children in his Baca group.A good friend as kids in Farmers Branch.
Our prayers for you to find comfort at this time. Dennis was a friend to our children and many others during his service at Farmers Branch. We have often spoken of his kindly nature.
Tom & Linda Eckols
Thursday October 13, 2022
Our prayers for you to find comfort at this time. Dennis was a friend to our children and many others during his service at Farmers Branch. We have often spoken of his kindly nature.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all dear friends. Please let us know if you need anything.
Thomas Family
Thursday October 13, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all dear friends. Please let us know if you need anything.
He was a stature of a man. Big and strong with a heart of honey. Will miss that gruff laugh and his stories (mostly through facebook over the past few years).
My condolences to the kids (as you will always be in daddy’s eyes), Cherie and the rest of the family along with his BACA family.
Karen Mashburn Lockhart
Thursday October 13, 2022
He was a stature of a man. Big and strong with a heart of honey. Will miss that gruff laugh and his stories (mostly through facebook over the past few years).
My condolences to the kids (as you will always be in daddy's eyes), Cherie and the rest of the family along with his BACA family.
RIP long time friend. Prayers for your family.
Jana Sumruld
Thursday October 13, 2022
RIP long time friend. Prayers for your family.
Dennis was a great friend for more than 20 years and will be greatly missed.
Richard Smith
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dennis was a great friend for more than 20 years and will be greatly missed.