Birth date: Nov 5, 1962 Death date: Jul 26, 2024
Andy Dale Hartsell, 61, of Garland, Texas died Friday, July 26, 2024 in Garland, Texas. Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in the Memphis Church of Christ with Mark Lance, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Read Obituary
I babysat for Shane, Andy & Kathy when I was in high school in Amarillo. They lived in a beautiful (historic) home on Polk Street. Andy LOVED to cook and I spent a lot of time making sure he didn’t burn the house down.😍 I dearly loved Dottie & always enjoyed her beautiful voice in song. I was sorry to hear of her passing. I have fond memories of Jimmy Dale and it was a blessing to see him on an A&E tv show. Love to Jimmy Dale & Kathy.
I’m at Andy Hartsell in 1977, when he transferred to Boswell high school, we were both freshman. We became the best of friends, did most things together. In the summer of 1979 he and I worked for his dad, pouring concrete. Those are some of the strongest memories in my life, like the time we went to an all you eat pizza buffet. Now, for all you can eat buffet, the last thing you want is a couple of teenage construction workers and their late 30s dad coming in hungry. After about an hour of obliterating pizza after pizza – the manager finally threw us out, said we were going to put him out of business! It shouldn’t have been your time Andy, and we’ll all miss you very much. Here’s to you my true friend.
I was blessed to work with Andy during the last year and a half at Cinemark. Andy had a way of being the brightest spot in the room with his positivity, lightheartedness and infectious personality. I am heartbroken to hear of his passing and he will definitely be missed. Fly high with the angels, Andy!
Oh my handsome Andy do I have lots of memories that I could share together......
Andy has been a chapter in my life for the last 12 years & have remained the best of buds along with Steven as time went by. From late night theater runs, michaeladas with modelo only, finding the best hole in the wall for cottage cheese- the homemade stuff of course; to riding in the car with the volume all the way up bumping "MONEY AINT FOR NOTHING".
Andy was a good man with a good heart & daring for sure. We're going to miss his infectious laugh and his saying of, " I'm not a day past 48, I stopped aging there". Well, that you did buddy, full of life and joy all the way to the end.
I will share this, one of the most heartfelt moments with him was whenever my 3 year old Autumn would sit in his bed and sing Love of my life by Queen with him.
We love you Andy.
Today, tomorrow, forever.
I worked with Andy and considered him a good friend. He had a way of lighting up a room like no one else. And yes Andy, we know what you mean.
I worked with Andy at Cinemark for 22 years. He was passionate about Cinemark and always kept a positive attitude which was very hard to do at times working for Cinemark. Andy left us way too early. Rest in peace my friend.
To my wonderful dear friend Andy. Gone too soon. Thanks for the memories of the past 40 years as your friend. R.I.P.
I worked with Andy for over 30 years 5 of them as his supervisor. You could always count on his positive attitude towards all that he confronted. I enjoyed his debates on many subjects as he was passionate.
I know he loved his family as he would talk to me about his mom, dad, and sister all the time keeping me updated on them. Andy appreciated his second family the theatre staff as he would speak highly of them and defend them when needed.
I know he missed his Garland Theatre after it closed but I was glad I could get him into Rockwall. Rest in peace my friend, an original member of the Cinemark North Texas Region.
Norman White
