IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Victor Wayne

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Handy

November 17, 1966 – December 23, 2024

Obituary

Victor Wayne Handy, dearly beloved middle son of Roger and Anna Handy, died on December 23, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. His death occurred as a result of a massive stroke on August 15, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1966, and died at the young age of 58 years old. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Dorsey Handy, and E.W. "Doc" and Mary Epperly. Victor graduated from Radford High School in 1985, where he excelled in sports. Following his fathers example of military service, shortly after high school, he enlisted in the USAF. He served for 20 years and retired in 2005. As an airman, he served as Command-and-Control Specialist. He deployed to Desert Storm in 1990 and worked with Strategic Air Command. Following retirement, he continued working as a government contractor in Florida. Victor is survived by parents, Roger and Anna Handy of Radford, VA; brothers, Brian Handy of Radford, VA, and Roy Handy (Amie) of Christiansburg, VA; nieces, Ainsley Handy Posillico (Joe), and Emily Handy Snider (Hunter); nephews, Ryan Handy, Ethan Handy and Eric Handy; great niece, Kylie Posillico; three Handy aunts; seven Epperly aunts and uncles; and numerous Handy and Epperly cousins. The Epperly family grief is overwhelming, as Victor is the first of Doc/Mary Epperlys 21 grandchildren to leave us. Victor will also be sadly missed by his Florida friends and coworkers. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Ken Farrar officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Vittles for Veterans, 7757 Walker Farm Drive, Radford, VA, 24141. The Handy family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, VA www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. Visitation Thursday, January 2, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mullins Funeral Home 120 West Main St. Radford,VA 24141 Funeral Service Friday, January 3, 2025 12:00 PM Mullins Funeral Home 120 West Main St. Radford,VA 24141 Graveside Services with Full Military Honors Friday, January 3, 2025 2:00 PM Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery 5550 Bagging Plant Road Dublin,VA 24084
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