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Charles Hand Obituary
NASHPORT: Charles H. Hand, 88, of Nashport, passed away at 11:34 a.m. on Sunday, July 8,2012 at the Morrison House.
He was born May 20, 1924 in Malta, the son of the late Cecil and Irene Mellor Hand. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Charles retired from the Peabody Coal Company, having served as the division electrical head of all Ohio Peabody mines. He was a member of the Coburn United Methodist Church, Lodge of Amity #5, and the Scottish Rite. Charles enjoyed reading, gardening, and traveling, but his greatest joy was his family.
He is survived by his loving wife and sweetheart of 65 years, Cloe Jean Comer Hand, whom he married June 1,1947. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter, Lucinda (Charles) Morehead of Zanesville; son, Charles (Sherri) Hand of Nashport; adoring grandchildren, Dr. Scott (Stephanie) Morehead of Chillicothe, Amy (Ted) Morehead Hall of Medina, Miley (Seth) Hand Grimm of North Carolina, Clay Hand of Texas; and four precious great grandchildren, Skylar, River and Isaiah Hall and Ella Morehead. While Charles was an only child, he was wholeheartedly loved by his wife's seven brothers, sisters and their spouses. He leaves behind brother-in-law, Robert Comer of Grove City, sisters-in-law, Patti Allen of West Jefferson, and Ruth and David McGaughey of Somerset; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wed. July 11, 2012 at William Thompson & Son Funeral Home in White Cottage, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thur. July 12, 2012 with additional visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. His grandson, the Reverend Ted Hall and Reverend Doris Flynn, retired pastor from Coburn United Methodist, officiating. Committal services will follow at Memorial Park with Zanesville VFW Post #1058 conducting military services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charles' honor may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 or the Coburn United Methodist Church, 3618 N. Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701.
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Pat (Maxwell) Yinger
July 14, 2012
Cindy and Chuck--So sorry to hear about your dad. We were next door neighbors to your dad. Well remember the first time I met your Mother, Jean. Stand strong in your faith and relish all of the great memories and love.
Amanda Siddle
July 12, 2012
Prayers go out to Miley and Clay! Sorry for your loss.
Patty Bichard
July 12, 2012
Sorry for your loss. May your tears turn to smiles of fond memories in the days to come.
LaManna Family
July 11, 2012
Our deepest sympathy and loving prayers for your family. May God hold your all close to Him during this time and always.
Tammy and Rick Swingle
July 11, 2012
Chuck and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gary & Sharon Stall
July 11, 2012
Cindy, Chuck and family,
We want to extend our sympathy and prayers in this time of loss. May God fill your hearts and minds with memories of your father's love and care.
Terry & Donna Glendening
July 11, 2012
Jean and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. I'll always remember you as great neighbors as I was growing up across the street from you. Many blessings to your family now and always.
July 10, 2012
Chuck and family,
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick and Christy Lacy
Morgan and Tyler
Sandy Glendening Peterson
July 10, 2012
Sympathy to the Hand family. You were good neighbors and role models as well. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Bobbi and Tim Wilson
July 10, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts go out to my family. I am sorry for our loss i know it took a reunion to get us all back together but it was a pleasure seeing all of us together again. I will miss and always love Uncle Charles. Love Bobbi (Ritchie)Wilson
Kay and Dale Vandenbark
July 10, 2012
We extend our deepest sympathies to the whole family at this time of loss. Enjoy your wonderful memories together and thank God you had him in your life for so long. Dale and Kay Vandenbark
John England
July 10, 2012
My Prayers and heart felt condolences are with the Hand family, Charles and Jean were very dear friends and neighbors to me and my parents, I remember fondly the many hours they sat at the table and played euchre Charles will surely be missed.
Dean and Tacy Sarbaugh
July 10, 2012
To The Hand Family:
We were sorry to read of Charles's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Dean and Tacy
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