William T. Handy Sr. “Billy” as he was called, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 14, 2016. He was born November the 11, 1935. He was the son of the late William Roger and Sarah Ella Collins-Handy.
Billy was educated in Somerset County Schools. He later joined the United States Army where he served four years. After leaving the Army, Billy went to barber school and became a licensed barber. Billy was a retired employee of Sherwin Williams (Rubberset) Co. He was later employed through the State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services where he retired as a Correctional Officer.
Billy was married to Mary L.T. Handy from 1961-1972, from that union, came their only son, William T. Handy Jr.
Billy was always a very happy go lucky person that would do whatever he could to help someone else. He was a fun person to be around. Three things he enjoyed most was spending time with family, bowling and going to the Nursing Homes to cut the residents hair. Three of his famous sayings upon leaving would be, “May The Good Lord Above Bless and Keep You and Yours,” “I’ll spoke at you later,” and “I’m on the move.”
He is survived by his only son, William T Handy Jr. (Audrey) of Marion Station; three grandchildren, Brenda Handy-Windsor (Donald) of Parksley, VA, William T. Handy III (Erica) of Eden, MD and Marleigh G. Handy of Marion Station; three great grandchildren, Jayden and Jaxson Handy and his adopted great granddaughter, Aliyah Peek, all of Eden, MD; one sister, Cassie Johnson; one niece, Margaret Johnson-Baines; five nephews, Jesse Collins, Charles Johnson Jr, Marshall Johnson, Bruce Johnson and Alonzo Johnson, all of Salisbury, MD; a host of many cousins and friends of the family. He is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Charles Johnson Sr.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne with a viewing one hour prior. A public viewing will be held 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held 1:00 PM Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock.
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My Prayers go out to The Entire Famiy….
Mr Handy you will surely be missed ..but never Forgotten…
From the first time I was introduced to you…I felt a spirit ..
It was from my Savior letting me know we will forever be Friends..I will continue to give God the Glory for that gift….
Rest In Glory Mr. Handy…..
I am so sorry for your loss, you and my family are in my prayers.
Mr Bill was one special man. I loved talking with him, working with him, and he always had a hug and loved the ladies. He knew no strangers. It was an honor to know him. RIP Mr Bill. Heaven has gained an Angel. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
So sorry for your loss…we will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. We will not be able to attend the service because we are in TN for Tom’s brothers service….
My prayers and condolences go out to the Handy family. Bill was a shining star on this earth and always had a good word for everybody. I always enjoyed those nights when we worked the midnight shift especially when he’d bring me some of his famous raccoon for dinner. Gonna miss seeing him around. RIP old buddy.
I am so sorry for your loss, you and my family are in my prayers.
One of my favorite Co’s ever to wear that blue uniform!! Heaven has gained an angel! To the Handy family. Lean on Gods unchanging hand. Hold on to those memories and remember he ra
n a great race. Rest on soldier. God bless u all !!
To all who loved “Handy Man”
I was very saddened to read this obit. He and I enjoyed a friendship that will endure time. He would come to my office in the Court House and we would have some pretty interesting discussions.
To his family, my heart goes out to you and I pray for your comfort and peace in the days to come. John 14: 1-4 gives us assurance that all will be well. God has prepared a place for him.
Nishan Panwar, a noted and prolific Hindu poet wrote this,
“Death takes the body.
God takes the soul.
Our mind holds the memories.
Our heart keeps the love.
Our faith lets us know we will meet again”.
I pray that in the days to come you will find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories you have of him sharing his life with you. Feel blessed that you had that privilege of being in his life and loving him.
For me, it is sad to know I will not again speak with him as a friend and meet on the level.
May God bless each and every one of you who were in his life.
Gary Miller
Retired Register of Wills for Somerset County
Sorry for your loss praying for your family.
I only had the opportunity to know Mr. Handy but a short time. He was a very interesting man, We sat in his den and discussed many different subjects. Mainly how time has changed the world. He even touched on politics. He told me all about his family and time working at ECI. It was nice to listen to his side of
the world. I enjoyed those little insights. Bill and family, I am so sorry for your loss and thanks for introducing him to me. I am sure you will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob Purnell
Praying for all the family as you mourn the lost of a good man! Handyman was a friend of mine and we had a lot of laughs together. Always will remember his words of wisdom and that great little chuckle.
I am so sorry. Loved this man. I remember when he worked with mom at the nursing home then at the prison. He was a riot. So proud to call him my Uncle Bill.