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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 30 to Jul. 7, 2009.

George Gerald Hancock, 65, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home in Mathews with loved ones at his side. He was born in Marion and later spent most of his life in Richmond. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Linda Morris, and Carol Lefler, his niece, Cynthia Wiles, and his brother-in-law, Frank Morris. "Big George" was retired from Arcet Equipment Company, where he was store manager and enjoyed playing pranks on his co-workers and customers for over 25 years. He retired to Gloucester and recently moved to Mathews where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping and taking pleasure in the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Jackie; his son, Gerald; his daughter, Tina; his four grandchildren, Megan, Jeremy, Jacob, and Mia; his niece, Becky Guillion, and nephews, Stevie Morris, Jason Morris, and Randall Morris; and their families who live in the Marion area. Interment will be private. A memorial service will be conducted at Woody's Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, 9721 Shady Grove Road, in Richmond on Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m. Woody's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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September 15, 2009

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July 1, 2009

Matt Ellen, Arcet Richmond posted to the memorial.

July 1, 2009

Sandra & Robert Grooms posted to the memorial.

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lisa foster-eddy

September 15, 2009

Gerald and Tina I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I still think of you guys often take care and i love you both!!!

Matt Ellen, Arcet Richmond

July 1, 2009

Big George. It is very hard for me to write this right now, but I will. You were a good man, co-worker, supervisor, and friend. I have known you for 30 years now and you always keep me laughing at something. I know you are peaceful now and with good friends. I know that Bill Ellen is with you and you two are remembering and telling all kinds of stories. You will be missed my friend.

Sandra & Robert Grooms

July 1, 2009

I was saddened to hear that George had left us. He was a great man and so funny, loved to give everyone a hard time. I knew George for many years as my company purchased than and still does supplies from Arcet. I will always remember the trip to Canada when George, Wayne and a bunch of others went with my husband (Robert) and myself to New Brunswick, Canada on a hunting trip, we all had a great time and George kept everyone laughing all the time. My prayers and thoughts will be with you during your time of loss. We all will have wonderful memories of George and what a great person he was.

Linda Scott

July 1, 2009

I first met George and his son Gerald in "Margarets Kitchen" many years ago and then met Jackie. We all had such good times together. May this sorrowful time allow you to reflect on all of the joy you had.

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Kevin Covington

July 1, 2009

Big "G"......I cannot put into words how much my heart hurts. I worked with George in Richmond for many years. George was my boss, my co-worker, my friend, my consultant, my funny bone, and sometimes like a father. I will always remember the good times we had together. There were many. To this day, I still quote George on many occasions. {Georgisms} George was a wonderful man and we will all miss him very much. My heart goes out to all of his family....keep the memories.

July 1, 2009

God bless.

Carlton Apperson

Lisa Coates

June 30, 2009

I am sorry to hear of George's passing. I worked at a competing welding supply firm in Richmond for 10 years and had many conversations with George. He loved to pick on people and make you laugh. Whenever I had to call Arcet, I always made sure that I talked to George, not only was he a lot of fun, but he really knew his stuff. He will be missed.

WILLIAM DENNY

June 30, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Theresa Gregory

June 30, 2009

Geo... you will be missed..may you rest in peace now my friend. Jackie...I know you will miss your best friend but please take comfort in your special memories. Gerald and Tina Your dad was so proud of you both and he just loved his grandchildren. I will pray for all of you during this sad time.

Randy Phelps

June 30, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss.I have heard a lot of good things about George.You all are in my prayers.

KENNY NELSON

June 30, 2009

SORRY TO HERE OF GEORGES PASSING.I KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I PRAY GOD WILL COMFORT YOUR HEARTS . KENNY.

June 30, 2009

As a member of the Arcet family, I want to extend my sympathy to George's family. God be with you at this time of need.
Sincerely, Robin Edwards, Arcet Pulaski

MARY BLANKENSHIP

June 30, 2009

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. I HAVE HEARD WONDERFUL THINGS FROM MEMBERS OF HIS ARCET FAMILY . UNFORUNTANTELY, I DID NOT HAVE THE PLEASURE OF HIS AQUAINTANCE.(I JOINED WITH ARCET SHORTLY AFTER HIS RETIREMENT) TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Daron Weyers

June 30, 2009

I was looking for a part time job when I first walked in to Arcet Equipment Company in Richmond VA some 7 years ago. The first person I spoke with was George Hancock. I left that store saying who in the world was that & how can a business have someone like that to be their store manager. I would never work for him. 3 weeks later I was working in Arcet's store room part time. I then understand why George was the man. He was a fun, fair & all around great guy. The stories that he told (If told by anyone else had to be made up, but knowing George probably were not), were stick with me for ever. Richmond, Virginia & the World will not be the same with George not here. You will be missed & remembered.

Alan Edmonston

June 30, 2009

All my families respects and prayers to him. He will be remembered in our hearts.

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