Frank Hancock

Frank McRay Hancock "Big Daddy" PINEVILLE - Frank McRay Hancock, 79, of Pineville and formerly of Clayton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. on Oct. 3, 1934. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Vernon Hancock and Carolyn Booth Hancock; and his brother, Vernon Hancock. He is survived by his wife, Hanne Mortensen Hancock, their four children, and 11 grandchildren: Yane Wentzky and husband Rick (Tasha, Erik, Hanne and Tori); Kelly Hancock (Caroline and Thomas); Helen Lazarus and husband Mark (Christina, Jordan and Jacob); and Yohanne Granelli and husband Chris (McRay and Becket). Frank grew up on the family farm in Scotland Neck, NC. He graduated from East Carolina Teachers College in 1958. Frank spent 27 years as a Special Agent in the United States Secret Service, travelling extensively around the world with U.S. Presidents, Vice Presidents, and foreign dignitaries and meeting people from all walks of life. Frank was a member of the Association of Former Agents, U.S. Secret Service and a die-hard ECU Pirates fan. An expert marksman, he enjoyed collecting guns, shooting, and reloading ammunition. An intellectual and gifted conversationalist, Frank loved to share his life's stories, passions, and worldviews. "Big Daddy" was a gentle soul with a vivacious sense of humor. Always a charmer with the ladies, he quietly enjoyed being doted upon and fussed over. He loved a "stiff, two-finger" drink, history, and airplanes. Big Daddy was admired and loved deeply by his family and he will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank the warm and loving members and staff of The Ivey's Memory Wellness Day Center. Frank looked forward to every visit and enjoyed spending time with all of you. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Ivey, a memory day care center, 6030 Park South Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210. www.theivey.com Condolences may be made at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com. A private memorial for family was held on Saturday.