Robert Hancock was born September 14, 1936 and departed this life Friday, August 26, 2011 reaching the age of 74. He was the son of the late George Riley and Molly Lee (Neal) Hancock.

He was united in marriage to Mary Ada Stinson and to this union 3 children were born.

He is survived by: his wife, Mary Ada Hancock; 2 daughters, Melinda (Lloyd) Jones and Lora (Phillip) Massengale; 2 grandchildren, Stephen Jones and Jeremiah Massengale; and 2 great grandchildren, Isaiah Massengale and Mason Jones; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, George and Molly Hancock, he was preceded in death by: his son, Jimmy Randall Hancock; 1 brother, Oscar Hancock; and 2 sisters, Luella Stinson and Laura Dishman.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 5 – 9 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 29, 2011 at 1 pm at the Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Richardson and Bro. Bill Sloan officiating. Burial will be in Elk Spring Cemetery.