David Beauford

A precious one from us has gone, a voice we love is stilled, a place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. David Earl Beauford Jr., 32, fought a good fight, he finished the race and kept the faith; now the time of departure has come. On Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, David died as an active staff sergeant with the United States Air Force. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Jimerson Chapel of Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Visitation: noon to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, followed by a wake until 8 p.m. Survivors: Mother, Lorie Ensley; father, David E. Beauford Sr.; siblings, Megan Hartin (Valree) and Lacresha Bailey (Perry); and a host of other relatives and friends.