Harold D. Sands

Harold D. Sands, 71, of Georgetown, passed away at 7:58am, Friday, October 6, 2017, at his home. He was born on April 30, 1946, in Danville, IL, the son of Elmer and Audrey {Sanders} Sands. He was united in marriage to Nora D. Owen on December 31, 1965, in Georgetown. She survives. He is also survived by: his daughter, Jamie (Chad) Green of Nashville, TN; his grandchildren, Jacob & Jordan Green of Nashville, TN; his sisters, Judy Makemson of Danville and Norma Fox of North Carolina; his sister-in-law, Eunice Sands; his special niece, Tina Kagels; many special nieces & nephews; his special friends, Ray & Shirley Thompson; his wonderful caregivers, Teresa Oatis and Tressa Brandt; and his faithful canine companion, Foxy Lady. He was preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers, Roger & Sonny Sands; sisters, Joyce Etchison & Phyllis Lawrence; and his sister-in-law, Joyce Cope. Harold was a member of the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene. He loved cars, his dog, Foxy Lady, and making crafts. Harold enjoyed collecting die-cast cars and loved going through town on his electric wheel chair. He was a man of faith and loved the Lord and cherished his family. A celebration of Harold's life will be held at 1:00pm, Monday, October 9, 2017, at Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home, 200 E. West Street, Georgetown, with Pastor Troy Horne officiating. Visitation will be held 11am to 1pm on Monday prior to his service at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville. Memorial donations may be given in his name to Georgetown Church of the Nazarene. Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Visitation Oct 9, 2017 Monday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel 200 E. West Street Georgetown, IL 61846 Celebration of Life Oct 9, 2017 Monday, 1:00 PM Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel 200 E. West Street Georgetown, IL 61846 Final Resting Place Greenwood Cemetery E14th Street Danville, IL 61832