Thomas Edsel Hand, Sr

Thomas Edsel Hand, Sr., age 75, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Rhodie Hand. Mr. Hand is survived by his wife of fifty years, Delane Hand, Buford, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas E. and Alanna Hand, Jr., Winder, GA; grandsons, Michael and Gabriel; brother, Rev. Marcus Hand, Cleveland, TN; sister, Earldine Parrish, Beaufort, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. He loved God and was a kind hearted man known for his kindness. Edsel was a Navy veteran who was proud of his military service. He was an avid GA Bulldogs fan and when in Brunswick he was a member of the Gold Cost Officials Associations, where he umpired high school baseball and football. In later years he loved woodworking and was a member of Gwinnett Woodworkers Association and he was a member of Lawrenceville Church of God.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home, 3 E Odum Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539 912-375-4571 with Rev. Delton Hand officiating.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.