Photo courtesy of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home - Palestine
Feb 8, 1924 - Dec 16, 2016
Mrs. Sands was an amazing man. He always worked so hard, was so kind and it was a pleasure knowing him.
Cartmell Home SLP
Kathy Williams
January 21, 2017 | Palestine, TX
Our ongoing prayers for you, Lela, and the family since we heard of Dean's passing. Both of you have been special to us.
Morris & Patsye Lively
December 22, 2016 | Austin, TX
May the Lord be with you Lela.
Lea Rosier
December 21, 2016 | Palestine, TX
May God Bless the Sands family and give them strength and peace as Mr. Sands goes on his journey to see the Lord.
Ben Reynolds
December 19, 2016 | Houston, TX
So sorry to hear of this great loss of ur loved one. What a blessing to have lived a long life. Praying for all during this time of grief.
Sidan Blackmon
December 17, 2016 | Palestine, TX
Dean McGinty Sands, Jr., 92 of Palestine, Texas, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2016. He was born on February 8, 1924 in East Bernard, Texas, to Dean and Pearl Sands. He grew up in East Bernard and attended East Bernard School. On December 23, 1942 he enlisted in the United States Navy. After completing his military service, he went to work for DOW Chemical Company as a chemist and then went in business for himself as a cabinet maker. He was united in marriage to Mary Urban on April 26, 1947. This marriage was blessed with three children Donald, Melvin and Marilyn. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Mary, sister Barbara, and brother Lauren. He is survived by his wife Lela of 29 years, brothers Charles, Herschel, and Wayne, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren, along with many other family members and friends. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in his memory. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 21, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 12 noon at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries in Rosenburg, Texas.
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