November 28, 1940 ~ October 25, 2026 (age 85)
Albert Hand, known to many simply as Albert, was born on November 28, 1940, in the State of Georgia, and he passed away on October 25, 2026, at his residence in Valley, Alabama.
Albert lived a long and meaningful life marked by steady devotion to his family, his faith, and his work. He was a Christian and a devoted member of Fairview Baptist Church, where he was known as a dedicated brother and a faithful presence among those who worshiped alongside him. Those who knew him best remember a man who was kind, friendly, and thoughtful in all that he did. His life reflected a quiet strength and a genuine care for others that left a lasting impression on everyone around him.
For more than 50 years, Albert was a hard-working employee of West Point Pepperell, where he built a reputation for dependability and commitment. His long career stood as a testament to his strong work ethic and his steady character. He approached his responsibilities with pride and consistency, and he earned the respect of coworkers and friends through years of faithful service.
Albert is survived by his sister, Vonda Edwards and her husband Reggie; his nephews, Glenn Edwards and his wife Michelle, Donald Hand and his wife Vanessa, David Hand and his wife Kelly, and Randy T. Hand; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Abby McGrew, Riley Edwards, Tyler Hand, Andrew Hand, Emily Ann Hand, Will Hand, and Kaley Hand; and his sister-in-law, Jane Hand. He also leaves behind a family who will remember him with love, gratitude, and deep affection.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Hand; his mother, Mildred Hand; and his brothers, Donald C. Hand, Sr. and Thomas J. Hand. Their memory remained an important part of his life, and he carried those family bonds with him throughout the years.
Albert Hand will be remembered as a man of quiet dignity and enduring kindness. He was the kind of person who made life better simply by being present, and his legacy will live on through the family and friends who were blessed to know him. His life was one of faith, loyalty, and steadfast devotion, and he will be deeply missed.
Funeral services for Albert will be held on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, at 2:30 PM (EDT) at the Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley. Interment will follow in Johnson Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Cade Ferris will officiate. Albert’s family will receive friends Thursday afternoon at the funeral home from 1:30 PM (EDT) until the service hour.
Please visit Albert’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for his family, to share a memory of Albert, or to light a Remembrance Candle in his memory.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.
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