Alan Wade Sands

The family of Alan Wade Sands, 59, of Mount Airy, is saddened with the passing of their brother on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Born on June 9, 1965, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Ellen Louise (Payne) Sands.

Alan was a 1983 graduate of Linganore High School and was a great musician who made friends very easily. His big personality and easy-going manner will be greatly missed. Alan was a diehard Redskins fan and very much loved his pets.

Surviving Alan are brothers Scott R. Sands and Corey M. Sands; sister Dawn R. Smith; niece Deanna Smith; and nephew Anthony Smith.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 East Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy, MD 21771

Services and interment will be private.