Rufus Allen Hand, Jr.

Mr. Rufus Allen Hand, Jr., 80, transitioned to his final home on April 19, 2013 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, Wilmington. Mr. Hand was born on January 4, 1933 Pender County to the late Rufus and Martha Cox Hand. Mr. Hand was a faithful member of St. John United Holy Church where he held a position as a trustee, chief usher. He leaves to cherish his memory: Wife:Stella Hand, of the homeChildren:George Hand (Brenda), Lithonia, GA;Norris Hand (Laurnell), Sanford, NC;Delma Hand, Sneads Ferry, NC;Daisy Simpson (Melvin), Rocky Point, NCGrandchildren: 11Great-Grandchildren: 10Brother-in-Law: Howard Cornell BannermanThe funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at St. John United Holy Church, Burgaw. Burial will be in the Burgaw Cemetery.