Herbert Hensley Hand, 81, of Anderson, SC died on December 30, 2012 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.
He is survived by his wife Katharine of Anderson, his two sons (Dr. Stephen Harris Hand and the Rev. Dr. Herbert Gucker Hand), his grandchildren (Will Hand, Liz Hand Roach, Alex Hand, and Kelsey Hand), his great grandchildren Leah Hand and Cora Roach, and his brother Jack.
He married Katharine Harris Gucker on July 26, 1952 in Bloomington, Indiana.
He graduated from Hamilton (Ohio) High School in 1949. He earned his BS in Business at Indiana University in 1953, his MSEE at MIT, his MBA at the University of Miami in 1965, and his PhD. in Business at Penn State University in 1969.
He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1964.
He taught in the schools of business at Indiana University and the University of South Carolina.
Most importantly, he was a faithful follower of Jesus, a Bible teacher, and member of First Assembly of God, Easley, SC. Pastor Keith L. Bagwell will officiate at his funeral at Sullivan- King Mortuary in Anderson on Wednesday, January 2nd at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 329, Easley, SC 29641
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