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William Handy Obituary
ENNICE - William Ted Handy, 69, of Ennice passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, at his home. He was the son of Everette Handy. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Williams Handy of the home; two sons, Dr. Mark Handy and Mitchell Allen Handy, both of the home; his granddaughter, Baylie Handy of the home; and mother-in-law Reba Sue Williams of Sparta. The body is at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Little Pine Church of Brethren, with Minister Russ Richardson officiating. Interment in the church cemetery will follow. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Little Pine Church of Brethren, c/o Bobby Gillispie, Ennice, NC 28623; or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-1942. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va.
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for William Handy
Leslie Ludgate
March 8, 2007
To Mark & Family:
John and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was so sweet and such a kind man. We are truly sorry for such a tremendous loss within your family.
John & Leslie Ludgate
Brenda Spotte
March 7, 2007
sincere thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Brenda Spotte and Bill
Dan & Amy Fellhauer
March 6, 2007
Dr. Handy,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I'm sure he must have been a wonderful man to have a son like you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank and Lisa Anderson
March 5, 2007
We were sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Mark Farris
March 5, 2007
Dr. Handy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers!!Take comfort knowing that God is holding you close to His heart.
Joe & Kathy Morefield
March 5, 2007
Sorry about you Daddy you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
charles fletcher
March 4, 2007
sorry about the lost of your dad. hope you and your family is ok.
Jeffrey Gravitte
March 3, 2007
Mitch and family,My deepest sympathy is extended to you all, may the love of God help you all get through this. Mitch, I'm always there for you if you need me. Sincerely Jeff Gravitte
towana smith cox
March 2, 2007
peggy and sons and bailey and family god bless you all find comfort and peace loved to here ted laugh and tell me how to plant tomates and flowers when i came by.
laura quesenberry
March 2, 2007
Dr. Handy,
Thanks for sharing your family's life with us. Our prayers are with all of you.
Don & Laura Quesenberry
Meg & Logan Nester
March 2, 2007
Dr. Handy, we only know your father through you; he must have been a wonderful man to have raised such a caring son. Logan and I wish you and your family a sense of peace with many happy memories.
Leigh Ann Adams
March 2, 2007
Dr. Handy,
You and your family are in our prayers. May God comfort and strengthen you during this time.
With love,
DC, Leigh Ann, and the Athletic Training Program at Emory & Henry
Sandy Whitaker
March 2, 2007
Peggy & sons
so sorry to read about the passing of Ted. I think of you often and enjoyed the visit several years ago. I still work with dairy farmers at Sunset Feeds, Inc. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.May God comfort you during this time
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