Allen Dean Hand, 78, of Bellmead, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Prairie Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home.
Dean was born in Watt, Texas, to Raymond and Willie (Auberry) Hand on August 3, 1944. He graduated from Axtell High School in 1962. He began working at Owens Illinois glass plant after graduating high school and in 1965, he was drafted into the Army where he served until 1968. He returned to work at Owens Illinois until his retirement in 1994. After he retired from the glass plant, he started Hand Sand & Gravel, which he ran for several years.
Dean was preceded in death by his father Raymond Hand; his mother, Willie '' Bill'' Hand; and his brother, James Weldon Hand.
He is survived by his daughter, Tammie and husband David Albers; and his two granddaughters, Sara Albers and Emmalie Albers. Dean is also survived by his first wife, Diana Kubitza, mother of Tammie; and second wife, Gail Hand; his sister-in-law, Norma Hand; nephew, Brian Hand and his wife, Dawn; nieces, Terri Lindsay and her husband, Ricky, Julie Hahn and her husband, Bobby, and Heather Tindle and her husband, Craig, along with several great-nieces and nephews.
A special ''Thank You'' to the many family members and close friends who visited Dean in the hospital and for all the many friendships he made at Owens Illinois, Hand Sand & Gravel and others throughout the years.
Memorials can be made to Providence Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Visitation
Friday, August 26, 2022
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX 76705
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Service
Graveside
Saturday, August 27, 2022
10:00 am
Prairie Hill Cemetery
FM 339
Prairie Hill, TX 76678
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Interment
Prairie Hill Cemetery
FM 339
Prairie Hill, TX 76678
Map & Directions
Friday, August 26, 2022
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX 76705
Map & Directions
Service
Graveside
Saturday, August 27, 2022
10:00 am
Prairie Hill Cemetery
FM 339
Prairie Hill, TX 76678
Map & Directions
Interment
Prairie Hill Cemetery
FM 339
Prairie Hill, TX 76678
Map & Directions
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Judy wilcox
hewitt, TX Tuesday, August 23, 2022 We extend our deepest condolences to you Tammie & your family. This is such a nice picture of your Father, such a handsome man with a sweet smile! Our thoughts & prayers are with you.Community Healthcare of Texas
, Monday, August 22, 2022 Thank you for the opportunity to care for your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Monnie Auberry
Burleson, TX Thursday, August 18, 2022 Please accept our sincere condolences to the Hand family. Dean was my buddy as we grew up together. May he RIP and know that the Auberry's loved him.Scott Morgan and Amy Morgan
Woodway, TX Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.