SGT Lance McLean

April 1, 1975 - June 29, 2013

Lance Allen McLean was born on April 1, 1975 in Biloxi, MS to Ricky and Joyce McLean. His end of watch came on June 29, 2013 when he was taken from us all too soon. In 2002, Lance married the love of his life, Katy Cryer in their hometown of Hico, TX. They had two kids, Quinton Allen and Abigail Marie. Lance was a loving Dad who cherished his children. Most of his days off you could find him cruising back roads with Abby. Lance had a passion for helping people that was apparent in the nine years he spent in the law enforcement field. He was proudly employed by the Hood County Sheriff’s Office where he served as a Sergeant, was a member of the SWAT team, & proudly served as an honor guard. Before coming to Hood County his career in law enforcement began in Hamilton County. Lance, or “Lou” as so many people that loved him called him, was an avid Rangers fan. He loved to spend his free time with his family, down on the river fishing, or at the golf course golfing. He had such an amazing sense of humor and always had a smile on his face and a helping hand to lend. He will be deeply missed by so many people that loved him. Lance is survived by his loving wife, Katy; his son, Quinton; and his daughter, Abigail; of Hico. He is also survived by his mother, Joyce McLean; brother, Randy McLean and wife Tina of Hico; his grandfather, Don McLean of Dublin, TX; Father & mother-in-law Rusty and Alice Cryer; Brother-in-laws Russell Cryer and Zach Cryer all of Hico and a very special Uncle Wesly McLean and wife Missy of Eunice, NM. Not to mention his numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Last but not least his brothers and sisters of the Hood County Sheriff’s Office and his extensive extended law enforcement family. He is preceded in death by his father, Ricky McLean and Grandmother Helen McLean.