John Andrew "Andy" Hummel

John Andrew “Andy” Hummel, 59, of Weatherford passed away Monday, July 19, 2010.  Andy was born January 26, 1951 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to John Vernon and Barbara Walker Hummel.
 
Andy was raised in Memphis, Tennessee and graduated high school in 1969 from Memphis University School.  He earned a Bachelors Degree from Rhodes College in Memphis and a Masters Degree from the University of Dallas.
 
Andy moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1978.  He and Patti Martin married November 3, 1979 and eventually moved their family to Weatherford, Texas in 1990.  Andy was a 30 year employee of Lockheed Martin.
 
Andy was a brilliant musician and a founding member of the rock group Big Star.  He loved renovating old houses, gardening, running and cycling. He was an avid reader; happiest at home with family, friends and a fine meal.
 
Survivors include his wife, Patti; daughter, Cady Hummel-Thomas and husband, Tanner; sons, Drew Hummel and Walker Hummel; granddaughter, Eleanor Thomas; sister, Sally Hummel-Chumney; brother, Robert Hummel and many other wonderful family members and friends.
 
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Weatherford.  A private burial will take place in Greenwood Community Cemetery.
 
 

Memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church, Weatherford, Texas; American Cancer Society or the American Liver Foundation.