Gary Steven Hancock
11/9/1954 - 3/27/2014

Gary Steven Hancock, 59, loving husband, father, son and brother passed away suddenly on Thursday, March27, 2014. He was born November 9, 1954 in Amarillo, Texas to William (Bill) and Joyce (Goolsby) Hancock. Gary attended Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, then graduated from Rutherford High School in Panama City, Florida after his parents moved to the area due to military transfer. He attended Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, Florida.

Gary will be remembered for his appreciation of good music, classic cars, great friends, and family reunions by those who knew him. A quick wit, friendly smile, and giving heart made him a treasured family member and friend.

Gary is survived by his wife and best friend of 30 years, Cindy S. Hancock; son, W. David Hancock; daughter, Sarah Catherine Hancock; parents, Bill and Joyce Hancock; of Griffin, Ga.; sister, Melissa Hancock, of Ocala, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Barney and Julia Goolsby, of Griffin, Ga.; paternal grandparents William C. Hancock, Sr. and Gertrude Hancock Crocker of Griffin, Georgia.

He was employed by South Atlantic Services, Inc. in Houston, Texas. Gary was the Assistant Plant Manager for the past 27 years.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 2, 2014 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel at 5:00 pm following visitation will be a celebration of Gary's life in the chapel at 6:00 pm.

His funeral arrangements are entrusted to Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Lake Jackson, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice or The American Heart Association.

 

 

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