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Jerry Hand Obituary

BELMONT –Mr. Jerry Lee Hand, 80, 205 Horsley Ave., Belmont died Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
Native of Gaston County. Son of the late Esco Hand and Pearl Torrence Hand. U.S. Army veteran.
The funeral service will be Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at Henry Chapel AME Zion Church, Belmont at 1 pm. The family will receive friends at the church Monday from 12:30 until 1 pm.
Burial at church cemetery.
Survivors: wife, Gracie Phillips Hand; sons: Marnzell Hand and Mark Hand; great grandchildren: Kyleigh Hand and Aaron Hand; sisters: Veolia Reid and Betty Earl; brother: Raymond Hand (Marie).
Costner Funeral Home is handling the funeral arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Jane Wallwork

February 20, 2014

Gracie, I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Lois and I speak often of your special friendship. Don't forget the shoe polish! Jane Wallwork

Tommy and Billie Jean Owenby

February 19, 2014

Jerry will definitely be missed.Jerry and his family has meant alot to our family over the past years.Our prayers are with you all.

Shelia Williamson

February 18, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss and Greatful for Heaven's gain. Such a quiet and humble man.God is good regardless. You all are in my heart.Praying for strength.I love you Mrs Gracie <3

Donna and Mike Stevanusspr

February 16, 2014

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. He was a good grandfather to my son.

Cookie Thompson

February 16, 2014

Prayers go out to the Hand Family, You will be greatly missed Mr. Jerry Lee Hand. From Cookie Thompson and wife Veronica Thompson.

February 16, 2014

i love you dad, marnzell

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