Maggie Valley, North Carolina
May 2, 1930 – Oct 24, 2015 (Age 85)
William Thomas Hand II of Maggie Valley, at age 85, passed peacefully, Saturday, October 24, 2015 in hospice at the Homestead. Born May 2, 1930 in New York to the late William and Claire Hand. He was also preceded in death by his siblings; Claire, Kenneth and Valerie. Bill is survived by his Daughter, Deirdre McLoive of Maggie Valley, his son, William T. Hand, III and his wife Sophia of Lake Mary, FL, his brother, Donald Hand, two sisters, Vera Dysart and Abigail Hand, four very special granddaughters, Natasha, Katia and Isabella Hand and Ashley Martin and her husband Damian. "Grandpa" was the greatest title he held. William was an exceptional man, he owned and operated a label printing company, Athena Packaging, taught education and was a tutor. He loved giving direction on life, helping people when he could. Bill was a visionary that believe children are our future, he was always looking forward. Bills greatest passion in life was his garden, we all remember his bountiful harvests, and wonderful tomato's. At all other times, Bill could be found around a Piano at the local Irish Pub singing with friends, he was a wonderful Irish Tenor. He will be dearly missed.
A very special and dear friend who loved Mexico and children at shelters who needed love and care. He will live in our harts for ever.
silvia M. Snyder
December 08, 2015
Sincerest condolences, Deirdre, to you and your family. May you know His peace and grace.
Kathy Whitaker
October 26, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I truly was blessed to care for him for the past three months. He was such a caring and smart, witty man. In the short time I knew him I really grew to love him. I know he will greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Brooke Owen, RN
Brooke Owen
October 29, 2015
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Hand family, especially to his son Billy with his wife Sophia and their lovely daughters, Isabella, Katia, Ashley and Natasha. Your father and grandfather will be missed for his sense of humor, his generosity and good heart. After a long journey he finally made home peacefully surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, what a blessing!!
Marilyn and Daniel Trouillot
October 27, 2015
Deirdre, surrounding you in love... please let me know what you need... your instant soul sister laura
laura bani
October 27, 2015
So sorry to hear of Uncle Billy's passing. Please let me know if you need anything!
regina briseno
October 26, 2015
Deidre, we are very sorry for your loss. Richard and we wish we had more time to get to know him better. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Richard and Maggie PHILLIPS
Richard andMaggir
October 26, 2015
May Mrhand rest in peace and am glad he had a wonderful life and help a lot of people including me I love him will for ever be in our memories and heart. another angel up above â¤ï¸
Claudia Estefani Joya
October 26, 2015
I only knew Bill for a short time. He was very kind and had a funny sense of humor. May you rest in peace. Henry and Scooter Skinner.
Mary Skinner
October 26, 2015
