Ralph Handy Obituary
Mr. Ralph Douglas Handy, age 76 of Martinsville, Virginia was called home to join the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born in Patrick County on November 29, 1948, to the late Winfred Curtis Handy and Pauline Clemmie Rakes Handy.
Ralph was a Jack of all trades and loved to play music, especially the guitar. He worked in construction and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading. Ralph had a soft spot for cornbread and milk. It was said that he could make anything grow, and Ralph particularly loved working with Judy in her flower garden.
Left to cherish the memories of Mr. Handy are his sisters, Emma Jean Mize (James) and Donna Wyatt (Jerry) all of Martinsville; nieces, Elisa Hudson (Chris) of Martinsville, Tonya Jessee (Charles) of Ridgeway, and Tiffany Moore of Martinsville; great-niece, Autumn Telles; great-nephews, Evan Hudson and Colin Jessee; and his very special friend, Judy Williams of Stuart.
Funeral services for Mr. Handy will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1:00 P.M at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Douglas Shuff officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Martin-Rakes Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart and at other times at the home of his sister, Emma Jean Mize (325 Woodview Lane, Martinsville, VA 24112). Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
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202 West Blue Ridge Street PO Box 307, Stuart, VA 24171
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