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Leroy Hand April 16, 1940 - January 23, 2022

Born: Tuesday Apr 16, 1940

Died: Sunday Jan 23, 2022

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Leroy Hand, 81, of Eden, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 27th, 2022, at 11am, at Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church, 4933 NC 770, Stoneville, NC 27048, with burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery in Eden, NC. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 26th, 2022, from 6-8pm, at Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Family will receive friends at other times at the residence, 1726 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC, 27288.

Leroy was born April 16th, 1940, in Leaksville, NC, to the late Charlie Forest Hand and Lillie Mae Jefferson Hand. He was a member of Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a Deacon. Leroy worked as a fixer for Pillowtex, retiring after 43 years. He loved farming and taking care of his animals. Leroy loved his family and always put his family first.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diane Ratliff Hand; daughters, Sheila Hand, Cindy Dixon and husband Dale; son, Bobby Hand and wife Kelly; grandchildren, Jordan Dixon and wife Macey, Payten Hand, Carsen Hand; great-granddaughter, Hattie Dixon; sister, Laura Massey; brother-in-law Tony Boulding.

In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifton Hand and David Hand; sister, Martha Boulding, and mother-in-law, Pauline Wray Ratliff.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
My deepest condolences to Dianne and the family. May God give you comfort and peace during this time of grief.  Love and Prayers!!
Connie Fuller Church
DIANE AND FAMILY , I  AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND  (YOUR LOVE ONE)  PASSING AWAY... , I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY... I ONLY KNEW HIM FOR A SHORT PERIOD  OF TIME, AND HE WAS SUCH A SWEET  GODLY MAN...ALWAYS HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE ON HIS FACE, HAPPY IN THE LORD..... THE DAYS  AHEAD  WILL BE ROUGH , BUT  THE LORD  WILL SEE YOU THROUGH  IT... IF YOU NEED ME... I'M HERE, I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL....FROM DEBRA.
DEBRA THOMPSON
Sheila sorry to hear. Prayers 🙏 to the family.
Cheryl Taylor
Dear Diane and Family
I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.  May God give you the strength and courage during the coming days.
Cheryl
Cheryl Evans
May many memories of your husband bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time may the love you shared remain in your heart forever Thinking of you and your family With Sympathy & love Debbie Dickson
Deborah Dickson
Sheila, We're so sorry for your loss.  Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  Leon and Phyllis Cox
Phyllis Cox
Kelly so sorry for your father-in-law passed away Kelly I thought some prayers are with you and your family and if there's anything we can do for you you are friends here at Harris points are always here for you
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James lawson
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry to see the passing of your father.  I lost my dad on May 17, 2021 and have been devastated.  It is a long path to get through, but I know you will in time.  I know the love you have for your father and know he is no longer suffering or in pain and with his Saviour.  You are in my prayers during this very difficult time my friend and if we can do anything, please let us know. 
Dana and Mike Claybrook                
Dana Claybrook
So Sorry to hear about Leroy, Keeping the Family in prayers at this difficult time.
Ron & Donna Walker
Praying for each of you. Bless your heart for I know it is heavy and broken. Knowing Leroy is in Heaven will help you heal in time. Love each of you. 
Naomi Robertson
Sheila, So Sorry to hear about Leroy, Keeping the Family in prayers at this difficult time.
Ron & Donna Walker
Diane Sheila Pooh and Bobby I'm so sorry to hear about Leroy. I'll be praying for y'all in the days to come.🙏🙏🙏❤️
Cheri Doss
Diane, I am so sorry.  Prayers for you, and all of your family to be comforted and given peace today, and all the days ahead.  
Lori powell
Prayers for the Family Leroy was one of the best men that walked. He had a heart of gold and always has a smiling face. Thinking of you all during such a difficult time. I loved Leroy very much. Rest In Peace 
Cheyenne Hill
Diane and family so sorry about Leroy he will be missed but you know he's in heaven. Love y'all and will be praying for each of you. Janet Durham
Janet Durham
Dear Family, We are thinking of you and praying for a special Grace from the Holy Spirit to carry you and bring comfort to you all. Bro. Leroy was a pleasure to be around. I enjoyed his fellowship, his smile and his encouragement. May God give you peace as only He can.  We will miss him here but we will see him there.

Psalm 116. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
Psalm 30:5 "...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."

Blessings,
Pastor Nathan Chapmon
Eden First Assembly of God
Nathan Chapmon
Diane, so sorry to hear the passing of Leroy. I didn't know him that well but he seemed to love his family. The church will miss him dearly. Sending my deepest condolences. Love and hugs
Pat
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Pat Edwards Fargis
Diane and Family so sorry for y'all loss but know he is in heaven will continue to pray for each of you. Love Janet DurhamJanet 
Janet Durham
I am so sorry for your loss!  I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Thomas Knight
Sinceriest condolances to Sheila & all the family...🙏🙏🙏
Shirley Kay Strader
We are so sorry to hear about precious Leroy. He has been a blessing to our family for many years. May God be with you all during this difficult time.
Love, 
Wesley & Rebecca Priddy and the Wyatt Family 
Rebecca Priddy
I am so sorry for your loss! Praying for you and your family during this difficult time!🙏🙏🙏🙏Eddie Harbour & Romona & Sons
Eddie & Romona Harbour
Dear Diane and family,  We are so sorry for your loss; you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We know you are grieving, but we believe your faith will bring you through this.  
Marvin & Toni Haynes
Toni Haynes
I only knew him for a short while but I found him to be more than a neighbor he was a friend and I will miss our wheeling and dealing our long talks and even him passing my driveway so long for now friend see you after awhile,family and friends it is good to know that life can pass through death and con out on the other side unharmed.
William (T) Totten
Sorry to hear of your loss......he's with the Lord basking in his glory!
Connie travis

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