Robert Hand Obituary
Mr. Robert Edward Hand, 81, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, February 7, 2026, at Colleton Medical Center.
Born July 20, 1944, in Canandaigua, New York, he was a son of the late Willard Hand and Lucy Jane Conway Christersen. He was a retired mechanic for John Deere.
Surviving are: his wife of 63 years, Elberta Elizabeth Davis Hand; children, Tina Dail (Arby), Carl Hand, Bruce Hand, and Pamela Langdale, all of Walterboro; brother, George Christersen of New York; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters,
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
ARRANGEMENTS BY: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, SC 29488
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