Bentford Coy Handy, of Elkin, North Carolina, formerly of Cecil County, MD, died on February 21, 2017.

Ben was born on Nov. 30, 1944, in Hayes, NC, to the late Coy Handy and Lula Handy.

He was employed at Elk Mills Stone Quarry, Elkton, MD and Lowes of Elkin, NC.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons: Ben Handy and his wife, Lori, of Elkton, MD, Brian K. Handy and his wife, Patty of Elkton; as well as three grandsons: Morgan, Joshua and Brian Handy Jr.; three granddaughters: Briana, Adrean, and Amber Handy; three great grandchildren: Addison, Brady and Natalie Handy. He is also survived by his sisters: Margie Hughes of Eltopia, WA, Helen Handy of Raleigh, NC, Brenda S. Darnell (his loving caretaker) of Elkin, NC, Susie H. Walker, of Elkin, NC, Linda S. Handy of Laurel, DE, Marie Ward of Elkton, MD, Georgia L. Schneider of Elkton, MD; brother: Michael P. Handy of Elkton, MD; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother: Jessy D. Handy.

Funeral services will be private.

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