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Joseph Hancock Obituary

Joseph Otha Hancock Sr., 97, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010. Funeral Service 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Loudon Ave. Christian Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 17, 2010.

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Vic & Faye Reid

July 17, 2010

Joe and Earl, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As the days pass and as you return to life's routine may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and all the wonderful memories. God bless.

Dorothy Mundy

July 17, 2010

Joe and Earl, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow and the love of family and friends get you through your grief.

Serenity Funeral Home

July 17, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Sandra Ramey Barlow

July 16, 2010

My sincere condolences and prayers are with you Joe and also your family during this time of sorrow. May GOD bless all of you.

July 16, 2010

Martha Ann, Uncle Joe and Earl, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know he is in a better place. Love you guys . Benita and Family

Benita and Calvin Williams

July 16, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Maxine Wiley

July 16, 2010

Dear Earl and Joe, I am sure this is one of the most difficult experiences of your lives., the loss of your remaining parent. Many of your friends and schoolmates truly sympathize with you because we have been in your situation ourselves. May God give you the strength to get through this most difficult time and may He ease all your suffering and give you peace.

JACQUELINE WILLIAMS

July 16, 2010

TO THE HANCOCK AND WILLIAMS FAMILY ,MAY THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BE WITH YOU DURING THIS YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. GOD BLESS YOU. JACKIE CREWS WIIIAMS AND FAMILY WE LOVE YOU MARTHANN.

J.D. walker

July 16, 2010

Earl & Joe you and your families have my deepest sympathy in the home going of your Father.Remember earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.

July 15, 2010

I would like to express to Joe and his family my sincere sympathy for your loss joe cardwell

Regina Jones

July 15, 2010

Joe and Earl you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. May God comfort you with precious memories.
Basil and Regina Jones

July 15, 2010

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO JOE, EARL AND THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. JOSEPH HANCOCK SR. WE ARE TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
THE WALKER FAMILY;
WILLARD (BOOLIE) CAROLYN, JOYCE AND ALLAN.

Joe and Earl, please know that you, as well as Juaneva and Maxine are in my heart and prayers.

Bobby Mebane

July 14, 2010

Carmen Sutton

July 14, 2010

My deepest condolences to you during this time. Hope to see you soon.

July 13, 2010

Please note that our prayers are with you and btother Earl.

Warren & Jsephine Manns
Indianapolis, IN

July 13, 2010

Joe and Earl,
Our sincere condolences to both of you.We pray that you find solace knowing that we care and are standing by if you need us. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
William (Rock) and Carolyn Perry

Ernest Petty

July 13, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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