Jimmy Taylor Hand

Jimmy Taylor Hand, 89, passed away June 18, 2022 at the Brian Center in Eden, NC. He formally lived at Lauten Loop Road in Madison, NC.

A funeral service will be held Monday, June 20th at 11:00am in the Overlook Mausoleum in the Overlook Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the US Army and Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard.  Mr. Hand will lie in repose at Fair Funeral Home on Sunday, June 19th from 1:00-5:00pm for those who wish to sign the register book and pay their respects.                   

Jimmy was born January 21, 1933 in Leaksville, NC to the late Robert A. Hand and Daisy Rodger. He was a dock worker at Roy Stone Trucking and a carpenter as well.  Jimmy formally worked at Spray Cotton Mills. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but his most favorite thing to do was watch "Gun Smoke".

He is survived by his step-son, Brevis Davis of Madison and sister, Mary Lou Hand Vernon of Eden; grand-daughter Brianna Davis who knew him as “Best Grandpa”; great grandson Brent Michael Davis and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Sunshine Meeks Hand; sister Dolly Mae Deane, Edna Hand; brother’s Paul Russell Hand and Jessie F. Hand; Cousin, Leroy Hand.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com