Robert Leroy Handy

Robert Leroy Handy Sr., 76, born on December 2, 1945 in Lewes, DE to the late Joshua and Ella Mae Handy. Robert passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at his home in Selbyville surrounded by his wife and family.
Robert received his education at Jason High School. He worked at Custom Craft Concrete for many years. Later transitioned to a State job working for Indian River School District as a custodian for 17 years. Upon retirement, Robert could be found cutting grass and performing custodial work for St Georges United Methodist Church in Frankford, DE.
He had a passion for helping others. He loved going to the nursing home to visit the sick, cutting grass, and taking his canoe out for crabbing. His favorite saying was, "Stop acting like your born back in the woods somewhere."
He was a faithful member of Zoar United Methodist Church in Selbyville, DE. He held several titles in the church such as Sunday school teacher, former trustee, custodian, and usher. Robert also sang with the Roy Moore Singers, Senior Choir, and Methodist Men.
Robert was the beloved husband of Gloria Handy and the couple shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.
In addition, to parents Robert was preceded in death by his grandson Brentson Handy Jr.
In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by six sons; Rodney (Lesa) Handy of Millsboro, DE; Bolarius (Valorie) Handy of Long Neck, DE; Brentson (Veronica) Handy of Georgetown, DE; Brian Handy of Ocean View, DE; Robert Handy Jr and Dawand Handy all of Selbyville, DE. One daughter, Glyines (Howard) Dennis of Roxana, DE; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; eight brothers: Joshua Handy Jr. (Annie) and David Handy all of Frankford, DE; Lemuel Handy (Annie) and Herbert Handy (Shirley) all of Selbyville, DE George Handy of Lindenwold, NJ; Richard Handy (Elizabeth) of Neptune, NJ; Larry Handy (Vanessa) of Pocomoke, MD; Wayne Handy of Georgetown, DE; two sisters: Delores Collins and Marylin Cannon of Selbyville, DE ; four sister-in-law's; two brother in laws, a special friend James Hooper and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends