John "Jack" Henry Handley, Jr.

Jack Handley was born in Newark, New Jersey to John Handley, Sr. and Lois Faithful on June 1, 1946. He married Sandra “Sandy” Handley on April 29, 2001 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Army and was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal; 3 Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal and Sharpshooter Badge Rifle M16. He was involved in: Fort Lauderdale Jaycees (President 1974)Broward County Young Republicans (Vice President)Broward County Mummers (Founder, Charter President, Band Director, and music arranger for 28 years)Lauderdale Lakes Athletic Association (Treasurer)Boyd Anderson High School Band Parents Association (President)Vietnam Veterans of America, chapter 23 (President 1984-1985)Vietnam Veterans of America, chapter 1125 (Board of Directors)Insight for the blind (reader and engineer) Coral Ridge Isles Homeowners Association (President)Crystal Lake Villas Homeowners Association (President and Secretary)Cub Scout Master, pack 198Assistant Boy Scout Master, Troop 198National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans Coalition (Board of Directors)Director of Special Projects National Vietnam Veterans Foundation.

In addition to all of his volunteerism, Jack Handley had a passion for music and was a natural entertainer. For most of his life, on any given weekend, you could catch a show where Jack was either singing or playing his bass fiddle. There were times where he would carry his bass fiddle like a guitar leading the Mummers in parades. Even when the parades were in a South Florida summer he would end the parade still smiling. Jack was known for his quick witted humor and always had a good joke or story to tell. This was apparent as he had so many close friends throughout his life and was always making new ones.

Jack Handley is survived by his lovely wife Sandy Handley, his son JT (Michelle) Handley. He was a beloved stepfather to Tammy (Tim) Kastner, Teri (Steve) Blomberg, and Taneal (Matt) Davis. His brothers Bob (Judy) Handley and Chris (Beth) Handley. His beloved granddaughter Madison. His beloved step-grandchildren Emily, Cade, Reese, Lexi and Delaney.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the burial will take place at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a contribution to the American Diabetes Association.

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The family of Jack Handley wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all of the doctors and nurses at Holy Cross Hospital and in the Holy Cross Medical Group. Online condolences may be made at https://www.horizonfuneralcremation.com/guestbook/john-handley-jr