Alan Handy

Alan Eugene Handy, 33, of Pana passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 while working in rural Newton, IL. He was born February 16, 1992 in Decatur, IL. Alan was a graduate of Pana High School, class of 2010 and attended Lake Land College. He was a proud member of the IBEW Local 146 in Decatur. One of the highlights of his career was working on the offshore wind towers in Maine. Alan and Ali were self-proclaimed foodies, always scoping out the best places to eat. He was always up for an adventure, coaching Benjamin and attending all of his children’s events. He was a fierce competitor in all sports, from being a standout in high school football to battling it out with his friends on the golf course. Alan was very involved with his niece, nephews & cousins. He had a huge heart and could always be seen with a smile on his face. He was often referred to as a gentle giant or a big teddy bear.
Alan married Ali McNeely on December 5, 2023 in Costa Rica and she survives in Pana, IL, along with his parents: Amy (Eric) Waddington Petray, Witt, IL; children: Emma Hope Handy, Benjamin Alan Handy & Ila Jade Handy, all in Pana, IL; siblings: Colten Waddington, Pana, IL; Ace Spinner, Assumption, IL and Addison Handy, Assumption, IL; stepsister, Savannah (Trey) McNary, Vandalia, IL; maternal grandmother, Helen Waddington, Pana, IL; paternal grandmother, Pat Handy, Assumption, IL and in-laws: Angie (Chris) Dressen, Pana, IL and Scott (Laura) McNeely, Taylorville, IL. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Waddington.
Funeral services for Alan will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Cremation rites will then be accorded. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorials in Alan’s memory may be made to Alan’s family, c/o People’s Bank & Trust of Pana and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.