JAMES LEORY HAND - OBITUARY

James Leroy Hand, age 68 of Athens, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Vanderbilt Hospital. Mr. Hand was born June 11, 1949 in Plant City, FL to William Herman Hand and Martha Mildred Rogers Hand. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Wayne Hand.
 
Services will be Tuesday, February 20, 2018 2:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Donald Terry officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 11:00 until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Survived by his wife of 48 years, Paulette Hand of Athens; two sons, James Lee Hand and Jeromey Hand and wife, Paula both of Athens; one daughter, Michelle Helms and husband, Chris of Elkmont; grandsons, Gunnar, Braxton, Cade, Parker and Tyler; granddaughters, Emeril, McKenzie; one great-granddaughter, Londyn; two sisters, Jackie and Joanna both of OK; two brothers, Bobby Hand and wife, Ruthie of Toney, AL and Ray Hand of CA.

Mr. Hand served as a Police Officer for over 28 years; he worked as Security at Athens State College for 35 years. He was a member of Truth Baptist Church. He loved life, enjoyed fishing, camping and helping others in their time of need.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Crabtree, Thomas Townsend, Donnie Johns, Trevor Harris, Brett Constable and Stanley McNatt.