James I. Hand, 62, US Army-Vietnam War Veteran-100% service connected disabled veteran of Pinellas Park, FL died on May 9, 2012 at the Bay Pines VA Heathcare System.
A native of Port Huron, MI and a local resident since 2009, James moved here from Port Huron. He was a clerk for the Canadian National Railroad; a member of the True Jesus Church in Tampa, FL, a Salvation Army Disaster Service Officer, and a US Army Veteran that served during the Vietnam War Era.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki of Pinellas Park, FL; a daughter, Stephanie Radatz of Port Huron, MI; a brother, Robert (Linda) Hand of Smiths Creek, MI; two sisters; Linda (James) Belesky of Riley Township, MI and Nancy (Daniel) Schlinder of Smithscreek, MI; and three granddaughters, JaeLynn Radatz, Jezlynnn Radatz, and JaKiyah Leek.
Burial will be in Port Huron, MI.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Bay Pines Community Living Center. (727) 398-6661.
Veterans Funeral Care
727-524-9202
Guestbook Entries
Date: May 21, 2012
Name: JaeLynn Radatz
Entry: I miss u papa so much but i know you don't want us to be sad so we won't. Love you I will see you one day on the beautiful rainbow bridge xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Date: May 18, 2012
Name: Billy Wehrwein
Entry: Sending my thoughts and prayers your way Vicki. Jim was a good man - I salute him for his service to our country. Take care.....
Date: May 13, 2012
Name: Rick Leohner
Entry: Vicki, blessings to you and your family. There's great comfort in knowing that the Sweet Lord loves all of you.
Rick
Date: May 12, 2012
Name: Stephanie, JaeLynn, JezLynn, & JaKiyah
Entry: We love you with all our hearts, this world will never be the same without you. Thank you for always being there for us PaPa <3 Sending all our love to you <3 We miss you XOXOXO
Date: May 12, 2012
Name: jezlynn radatz
Entry: My papa was such a good man we loved him so much and we still do he will always be in r heart love u papa
Date: May 11, 2012
Name: Sondra L. ( Werner ) Bricker
Entry: Dear Vickie, was soo sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this huge transition time. May "the Peace that passes all understanding" be with you this day. Sandi
Date: May 11, 2012
Name: Richard Solgot
Entry: Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Vicki and the family of Jim. A more wonderful man, faithful husband, dutiful soldier, and loving Christian man you would be hard pressed to find. We love you, Jim...go rest high on that mountain.
Date: May 11, 2012
Name: claudia goshorn
Entry: my deepest symathy yo vicki and stephanie for their loss.may God find them comfort during this time of sorrow.
Date: May 11, 2012
Name: claudia goshorn
Entry: my deepest symathy yo vicki and stephanie for their loss.may God find them comfort during this time of sorrow.
