Obituary of David Hand

David Niles Hand, age 75, of Independence recently retired to Owenton, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013, at U.C. Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. He was a former Maintenance Mechanic for Johnson Controls, Inc., a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, and a pilot who loved to fly. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Garrison Hand and Beatrice Martin Hand; and half brother, Bill Hand. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Embry Hand; daughters, Erin Fleet, Shaunna Consillio, Bethany Rossier, Sarah Duncan, son, Terry Hand and Taylor Hand ; sister, Judith E. New; numerous grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Independence. The memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Independence Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.