Gene was born on May 3, 1938, to the late Walter Lee Hand and Omie Ellen Haney Hand. He was an over-the-road truck driver for 43 years, fourteen of which he owned Carol’s Trucking Company. Gene was raised in Jackson Drive Baptist Church and attended Cedar Rock Church in Jackson for many years. He enjoyed watching Saturday morning cartoons and going to car shows. Gene especially loved traveling. He loved to vacation at the beach, in the mountains and all over the United States. There was a special place in Gene’s heart for the beaches of Hawaii. Gene was a loving husband, daddy and PePaw.
Along with his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his brother James “Jimmy” Douglas Hand. He is survived by his wife of 32 years: Cirie Ison Hand of Thomaston; children: Carl and Linda Hand of Meansville, Richard and Lynn Hand of Jackson, Stacie and Mike Echols of McDonough, Kymberly and Patrick Maine of Seattle, WA; grandchildren: Dena (Shane) Moore, Misti (Tony) Moore, Harley Maine, Olivia Maine, Sierra Maine, Kyle (Kimmie) Head, Korey Echols and Emily Echols; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Vicki Turner and Gennie (Terry) Hurley; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The Hand family is being assisted by Moody-Daniel Funeral Home, 10170 Hwy 19 N, Zebulon.
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