He was a World War II United States Navy veteran, a retired forester with International Paper Company, and was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He was a fox hunter, loved gardening and working in his yard where he raised flowers of all kinds. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Wright Hancock of Monticello; one son, Mark Hancock and wife Sandra of Monticello; two daughters, Linda Devine and husband Eugene and Lisa Pennington all of Monticello; one brother, Billy Joe Hancock of Monticello; nine grandchildren, Amy Sikes and Matthew Devine, Lindsey Hancock, Kacie Cingolani, Holly Hancock, Sydney Pennington, Jaci Pennington, Tana Neathery and Ryan Williams; three great-grandchildren, Lola, Kadince and Sophie; and an expectant great-grandson, Dean.
Condolences(21)
Hershel Gober
Palm Coast, FL Thursday, October 30, 2014 He was a Patriot and a good man. Shirley, my longtime friend, please know that my thoughts are with you. HershelSherry Johnson Enloe
Beebe, AR Monday, October 13, 2014 So sorry to hear of this. My prayers are with the family.Love you Ms. Shirley.....
Sherry
James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Friday, October 10, 2014 Shirley and family, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy. May God pour out his blessings on you and yours at this difficult time.Judy Erwin Russ
Magnolia, AR Thursday, October 2, 2014 So sorry for your lossKay (Craig) Malan
Possum Valley, AR Thursday, October 2, 2014 So sorry to hear of Mr. Jr's passing.Love you! Kay
bobby gilliam
Shreveport, LA Thursday, October 2, 2014 Bobby Ellis and Margaret T. Gilliam offer our prayers forClyde Hancock, Jr and family and all friends
Many memories we recall Our prayers for you all and Claude Handcock Jr. family and friends.
Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Mrs. Shirley and family, So sorry about Bro. Jr. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Trudy Tucker Carrington
Rowlett, TX Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Mrs. Sharon, Mark and Linda,So sorry to hear of your loss. May God wrap his
his arms around your whole family during
this time. My thoughts and prayers are with
you. Much Love,
Trudy Tucker Carrington and Family
Bob Prestridge
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Shirley and Family I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with You.Lolly Cotham Hill
Perryville, AR Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Shirley and family, so sorry to hear about Mr. Junior.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terrell Outlaw
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Mrs. Shirley I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss Mr. Claude dearly. Please know that Theresa and I are remembering you and your family in our prayers.Maxine Seiler
Rosenberg, TX Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Our heart felt sadness and condolences for the loss of not only our uncle, but a wonderful man. We will miss him in our lives.Love, Punky and Family
AnDrea Weaver-Trotter & Family
, AR Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Lisa and girls,You all are in our thoughts and prayers-
May God continue to keep and comfort you all during these difficult days and the ones yet to come-
We love you all big as the sky-
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Hancock FamilyOur hearts are sad here on earth today but heaven is singing. Our friendship with the Hancock family go way back many years and we treasure each year.
Love and prayers for a wonderful family. You have made our lives richer.
James and Kathy
Timothy Forrest
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Mark & Linda,Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
Tim Forrest Family
Kenny & Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Dear Shirley and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We feel fortunate to have known Junior. He was a good man.We extend our sincere sympathy.
Judy
Auburn, WA Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To Aunt Shirley, Linda, Mark, and Lisa my deepest sympathies and to my Uncle Bug may you rest in peace.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 30, 2014 You are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Lelia Davis
monticello, AR Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Ms. Shirley and Linda, I am so sorry to hear of you loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and you family.PAT SAVAGE MONTGOMERY
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Ms. Shirley,I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chris, Liza, Fenley, & Henry Wright
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, September 30, 2014 We extend our sympathy and ask for God's blessings and comfort. We love you.