Biography: Hugh Beattie passed through this world beginning in Hastings , NZ on October 15, 1953 and ending in Little Rock, AR on June 11, 2020.
Hugh was the consummate gentleman, always kind, and always a man of his word. If he told you he would do something, you knew it would be done. If he told you he would attend an event, he would be there despite better offers later. Hugh often got better offers, from a lot of different friends.
Who calls friends to say hello on major holidays? Hugh did. On birthdays? Hugh did. And when you needed someone to assist wind down a Friday afternoon, Hugh would help.
Hugh loved New Zealand, and he loved the U. S.. He loved life no matter where he was.
He is survived by brother, Ian; niece, Kathie; and nephew, Michael.
In his last will and testament Hugh requested to be cremated. There will be a celebration of Hugh’s life at a later date.