Celebrating the life of
Raymond John Hancock, Jr.
August 04, 1919 - June 13, 2011
Raymond John Hancock, Jr., 91, died Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born in New Haven, CT, son of the late Raymond J. and Marguerite Hancock. While stationed at Hunter Army Air Field, Mr. Hancock met his future wife, Beatrice Henderson and they were married May 16, 1943. Soon after, he was sent overseas during World War II where he served in the Mighty Eighth Air Force. He retired from Union Camp Corporation and was a member of Isle of Hope Baptist Church and a former member of the Sertoma Club and the Savannah Jaycees. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Beatrice Henderson Hancock.
Surviving are his sons, Raymond John Hancock, III of Savannah; Gary R. Hancock of Port Wentworth; Ronald J. Hancock and his wife, Clara of Bluffton; three grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Isle of Hope Baptist Church.
Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2011 in Bonaventure Cemetery with the Reverend Billy Miller officiating.
Remembrances: Isle of Hope Baptist Church, 22 Rose Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
John, your Father has finished his race, and has now gone on to be with our Father in Heaven! I know that you will miss him, but his memory will live on in your heart! GOD bless you and your family!
- Kathy Edwards, Albany, GA
Your family are in our prayers and thoughts. With our deepest sympathy, Exopack-Thomasville, NC Plant.
- Christina Walk, Thomasville, NC
Ron, Melissa and Family- we are sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Keith & Pam Hand, Beaufort, SC
Always quick to smile, quick witted to the end, always good for a hug and maybe another one, there seemed to be a little twinkle in those blue eyes. Mr. Hancock was a sweet soul. I am happy to see his weary body at rest but sure hate to see him go. My thoughts and prayer go to each of his sons and families.
- Lori Hecker, Savannah, GA
I didn't know him long, but to me he exemplified a very nice Christian, the best compliment I could call anybody; oh yes he was the best, and I'll greatly miss him.
- Bill Chapman, , GA
John, I'm really sorry about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Teresa Tharp, Guyton, GA
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I worked in Payroll Accounting with him. May God give each of you comfort at this time in your life. Ray lived a full life.
- Diane Eason, Savannah, GA
John - I am so sorry to hear about your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Sharon Schee, Chicago, IL
Dear John and Family, My heart goes out to all of you for your loss. Thoughts, prayers, and wishes of wonderful remembrances for you of your Dad.
- Susan Elles, Spartanburg, SC
John, your Father has finished his race, and has now gone on to be with our Father in Heaven! I know that you will miss him, but his memory will live on in your heart! GOD bless you and your family!
- Kathy Edwards, Albany, GA
Your family are in our prayers and thoughts. With our deepest sympathy, Exopack-Thomasville, NC Plant.
- Christina Walk, Thomasville, NC
Ron, Melissa and Family- we are sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Keith & Pam Hand, Beaufort, SC
Always quick to smile, quick witted to the end, always good for a hug and maybe another one, there seemed to be a little twinkle in those blue eyes. Mr. Hancock was a sweet soul. I am happy to see his weary body at rest but sure hate to see him go. My thoughts and prayer go to each of his sons and families.
- Lori Hecker, Savannah, GA
I didn't know him long, but to me he exemplified a very nice Christian, the best compliment I could call anybody; oh yes he was the best, and I'll greatly miss him.
- Bill Chapman, , GA
John, I'm really sorry about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Teresa Tharp, Guyton, GA
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I worked in Payroll Accounting with him. May God give each of you comfort at this time in your life. Ray lived a full life.
- Diane Eason, Savannah, GA
John - I am so sorry to hear about your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Sharon Schee, Chicago, IL
Dear John and Family, My heart goes out to all of you for your loss. Thoughts, prayers, and wishes of wonderful remembrances for you of your Dad.
- Susan Elles, Spartanburg, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
