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Robert Hand

August 29, 1936 - April 2, 2019

Robert Taylor Hand, affectionately known as “Bobby” was born August 29, 1936 in Passaic, New Jersey, and was the sixth child born to the parents of Amanda Harper Mathis Hand and Benjamin Hand. He departed this life April 2, 2019 in North Augusta, SC. He attended the public schools of Clifton and Paterson, New Jersey. Later, he joined the United States Marines Corps where he served for three years. He retired as a truck driver after having worked 40 years. While in New Jersey, he was a Commander of the Albert Lawson VFW 1017 for many years. Robert accepted Christ and was baptized at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist church by Rev. W. Louis McDowell. While at Mt. Pilgrim, he served as an usher and a trustee. After retirement he moved to North Augusta, SC. and worked as a part-time shuttle driver. After moving to North Augusta, he united with Bethel AME Church where he served as an usher. Robert was predeceased by his parents; four siblings, Walter Hand, Mack Mathis, Lorraine Green and Vivian Roberts. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Elizabeth Johnson Hand; three sons, Derrick (Deborah) Hand, Conyers, GA; Kevin Hand, Nutley, NJ; Jeffrey (Audrey) Lee, Paterson, NJ; three daughters, Simone Hand, Douglasville, GA; Laurene Stroud Hand, Las Vegas, NV; Robin (James) Solomon, Dover, DE; one brother, Benjamin Hand, Bowie, MD; one sister, Doris McCain, Newport, NC; four grand children, Amari Hand, Amana Solomon, Briana Solomon, and Marcus Stroud; brothers-in-law, Floyd Johnson, Luther (Eleanor) Johnson, Ellis M. Johnson; sisters-in-law, Lawana Obi, Annie Ruth Latson and Eugenia Irvin; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert "Bobby" Hand, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

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Robert Taylor Hand, affectionately known as “Bobby” was born August 29, 1936 in Passaic, New Jersey, and was the sixth child born to the parents of Amanda Harper Mathis Hand and Benjamin Hand. He departed this life April 2, 2019 in North Augusta,... View Obituary & Service Information

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