Gerald Ray Hand's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2025 in Woodlawn, Illinois
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Gerald Ray Hand

January 23, 1941 - February 2, 2025 (84 years old)

Woodlawn, Illinois

Gerald Ray Hand's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2025 in Woodlawn, Illinois
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Gerald Ray Hand

January 23, 1941 - February 2, 2025 (84 years old)

Woodlawn, Illinois

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Gerald Ray Hand Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Ray Hand of Woodlawn, Illinois, who passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edgar Hand and Eliza Hand (Slagle); his son David Ray Hand; and his siblings, Edgar Lee Hand and Velda Meade.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Jane Hand (Gilliam); his children, Michael Lee Hand (Shelby) of Prescott, Leslie Ellison and Matt Atchison of Woodlawn, Illinois; and his grandchildren, Stephen Hand (Lindsay) of Monument, Michael Lee Hand, Jr. of San Diego, Jennifer Goodteacher (Aaron) of Sioux Falls, Michael Lee Ellison, Jr. of Los Angeles, Samantha Latham (Trever) of Phoenix, David Hand of Portland Oregon and Holly Hand of Prescott, Arizona. He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Jerry's honor to Logan Street Baptist Church Building Fund.

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1704 Harlan Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

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