Patrick Logan Hand, 22 years old, from Lawson, Mo., passed away April 12, 2025, after a 14 month battle with cancer. Patrick was born August 27, 2002, in North Kansas City, Mo. He was a 2021 graduate of Lawson High School and was currently in his junior year at Pittsburg State when diagnosed. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church of Kearney. Patrick lived a life that left a lasting impression on everyone he knew.
Patrick was a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He brought so much joy to his family and friends with his beautiful smile, his infectious laugh and quick wit. Patrick lived life to the fullest, never missing an opportunity to get out in the woods to hunt whatever was in season or enjoying a day of fishing.
He was preceded in death by his grandpas, Patrick A. Hand and Duke Akers.
He is survived by his parents, Scott and Kristy; sister, Laura and nephew, Maverick Thomas; grandmothers, Bille Stark, Carole Herron, and Judy Akers; grandpa, Rick Stark; uncle, Steve Stark and wife, Tina, cousins, Brooke Martin and husband, Gage, and cousin, Caleb Stark; uncle, Josh Herron and cousins, Sloan, Olivia, and Elijah Herron; aunt, Melinda Akers and son, Reed; aunt, Judith Ann Akers; uncle, Willie; and numerous extended aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home Lawson Chapel, 214 N. Pennsylania Ave., Lawson, Mo., with funeral service Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Old Union Cemetery in Lawson, Mo.
Our Sincere Condolences
Scott and Kristi,
I really don’t have the words to express how sorry we are for your loss.
I know this is hard to bear and my heart breaks for you.
Patrick will always be that kid outrunning everyone else on the football field with a giant smile on his face.
My love and support go out to you.
David and DaVona Blyth
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I didn’t have Patrick in class but had numerous conversations with him on the playground. Patrick was such a good soul.
Tracy Neibergall-Waggoner
