Joel Luther Hand, 81, of Hilliard joined his loving wife in Heaven on July 14, 2019.

Joel was born in Denton, GA to Lester and Eva Hand. He was a Corporal E4 in the US Marine Corp.  He loved dirt track racing and his grandchildren.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his wife; Robbie, and his brother; Norman. He is survived by his son; Dale (Tammy) Hand, daughter; Janet (Jeff) McGee, granddaughters; Mallory Bright, Mandi Carter (Dustin Phillips), and Bailey Hand, grandson; Thorne Hand, great grandsons; Carter and Denver Bright, sisters; Annie Ruth McCloon, Betty Sue (Atris) Ray, and brother; Perry Hand.

The family will receive friends from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Friday, July 19, 2019. His service will begin at 12:00pm in the Nassau Funeral Home Chapel with Victor Worth officiating.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.nassaufh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nassau Funeral Home 541720 US Highway 1 Callahan, Florida 32011 904-879-1770.