John Hand Jr was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 30, 1951, to John Henry Hand Sr. and Anna Eliza Hand. John departed this earth on February 2, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona.
John is preceded in death by his parents John Henry Hand Sr. and Anna Eliza Hand, sister (Patricia A. Isome), son (Kenneth D. Howell), and nephew (Raeshaun Hand Jr.).
John leaves loved ones to cherish his memories: his significant other, Sandi “My Baby” L. Louis; his children, Lisa M. Smith and Tiffany A. Hand, and his children in life, Dialayna “Dee” Carr, Antonia “Toni” Abisina, and Larry G. Carr; his grandchildren, Courtney D. Stuart, Amber M. Howell, Jasmine M. Howell, Danny L. Johnson Jr., Robert J. Johnson (Caitlyn Johnson), Xavier A. Howell, and Mariah L. Howell; and a host of great grandchildren; his siblings Janie “Kitty” M. Nelson, Raeshaun “Jerry” Hand Sr., Marcia Hand, Jenny “Maria” Hand, Martina Craig, Kimberly “Nina” R. Hand, and Veronica “Charlie” Hand (James Kelly). Along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends – including our Darren Parnell.
John actively lived the guiding principle of, “Family First”. It started in the streets of St. Leger Place through the hallways and football field of Hughes High School (class of 1969). After attending Central State University (General Studies), John joined the U.S. Air Force in 1971 at McChord U.S. Air Force Base in Seattle, Washington. He spent a large portion of his military time, stationed in Korea while serving as a Postal Service Clerk. John was influenced by the eastern culture and philosophy, where he took the opportunity to obtain a Black Belt in Tatsu Do Martial Arts.
Upon his honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 1977. He quickly put his experiences and learnings to work by working at the U.S. Postal Service for 13+ years. John still had higher dreams of building a better way of life to support his family. He decided that education would be the path, so he attend Southern Ohio College in the evenings to obtain his Accounting & Tax degree. This decision opened the doors for him to work for the City of Cincinnati as a Tax Examiner for 20+ years. As witnessed by John being honored by Mark Mallory, City of Cincinnati Mayor, in designating April 30, 2011, as “John Hand Jr. Day”.
John was determined to charter multiple pathways, to ensure his family was supported in their endeavors. He was an entrepreneur, who built a thriving “Hands Accounting & Tax Services” business that serviced hundreds of clients from the community for over 25+ years.
John’s passion for helping others grow and thrive in life and in business gave him great joy. He left a footprint on the lives of those he touched and truly provided a blueprint on how to succeed in life.
The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Finneytown campus of the Tree of Life Church, 7630 View Place Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45224.
Burial Service with Air Force Honors will also be on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45232.
Repass on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Place Rental Hall, 6005 Vine St, Elmwood Place, OH 45216.
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