Ray B. HandDec. 2, 1919 - Nov. 18, 2016NILES - Ray Bennett Hand, 96, passed away at the home of his grandson, Robert Hand, on Friday, November 18, 2016.Ray was born on December 2, 1919, to Lewis and Cora Hand, who preceded him in death. On May 10, 1940, he married Toisa, who passed away on May 21, 2010. He is survived by his son, Jeff (Jeanne) Hand of Sumnerville, MI; grandson, Robert (Roxanna) Hand of Niles; granddaughter, Milisa Hand of Avon, OH; great-grandchildren, Bostin Hand, Dade Walls, Gambit Hand, and Alaric Hand; and a great-great-grandson, Grayson Hand. Ray was preceded by his parents, his wife, Toisa, and a brother, Roy, and sister, Mildred.Ray had honorably served in the Army during WW II, serving in both the European and Pacific Theater. He retired as a plant manager for Dowagiac Steel Tank. Ray enjoyed hunting and fishing, however his passion was golfing. He often played at the Hampshire Country Club. In his younger years he was a fantastic baseball player and he enjoyed watching the Cubs.Visitation for Ray will be Monday, November 21, 2016, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St., Niles, MI.Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 22, at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sumnerville Cemetery.Condolences may be made at www.halbritterfuneral.com.