Thomas Robert Hand went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 15, 2024 at the age of 59 after a long and brave battle with lung cancer. His unwavering faith carried him through his biggest challenge and he knew he would find peace and joy with the Lord. He also found great comfort in the love of his wife, Francine, and his son, Jacob. Tom was born on July 9, 1965, in Modesto, California to parents Bob and Carol Hand.