Hancock

James Edward Hancock, age 79, of Gassaway passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at his home.  He was a native of Cannon County. The owner of Woodbury Insurance Agency, he was also the former owner of Gassaway Market, a farmer, and a Cannon County road commissioner since 1964.

Funeral service was held October 22, 2017 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Alex Woodward officiating. Burial followed in Sycamore Cemetery.

Mr. Hancock was preceded in death by his parents, George Monroe Hancock & Lela Mae Keaton Hancock; Wife, JoAnn Parton Hancock; Brother, Earl D. Hancock; Niece, Helen Espy; and Sisters-in-law, Faye Burger & Lucille Parton.

Survivors include his sons, Larry (Deborah) Hancock of Smithville & Gary (Jama) Hancock of Gassaway; 4 Grandchildren, Travis (Mary) Hancock, Chris (Lydia) Hancock, Emily (Erik) Hughes, & Matthew (Alex) Hancock; 9 Great Grandchildren, Kelsey Logan, Katie Hancock, Carter & James Hancock, Ethan & Josie Hancock, Porter, Cash, & Weston Hancock; Nephews & Niece, Wayne Hancock, Eddie Espy, & Joyce (Mike) Crosslin; and Sisters-in-law, Faye Burger & Lucille Parton.

Woodbury Funeral Home, Woodbury, TN, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Oct. 25, 2017