Mr. Guy Robert Handy, age 77 of Patrick Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. He was born in Patrick County on December 23, 1944 to the late Lewis Thomas Handy and Clara Pendleton Handy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Handy was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ware Goard Handy; and one sister-in-law, Sharon Handy. Guy was a member of Harris Chapel United Methodist Church. He had a lifelong career as a butcher, first working at Alexander’s Food Market, and was part owner in H & S Meats and Produce. He enjoyed tinkering, hunting, fishing, working on cars, flea marketing, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Mr. Handy is survived by two daughters, Sherry Lynn Handy of Bassett and Cheryl Renee Ramsey (David Trent) of Stuart; two grandchildren, Tara Christine Sutphin (Matthew Slate) and Carey Danielle Adkins (DaQuan Glenn); four siblings, Glenn Handy (Shirley) of Stuart, Linda Hopkins (Elwood) of Meadows of Dan, Larry Handy of Washington, and Hassel Handy (Linda) of Critz; and one nephew.
A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Chapel in Stuart. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 730 E. Church St., Suite 13, Martinsville, VA 24112. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
