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August 17, 2016
NO ONE ever loved life and people more than my golfing partner CORKY.i will miss you until we meet on the first tee soon.
john benson
Denny and Renee Levko
August 9, 2016
Cathy, so sorry for your loss, what a great man That Corky. We will never forget that wonderful smile and contagious laugh he had.
RICHARD GROBBEL
August 9, 2016
TO THE FAMILY OF CORKY HANCOCK--THIS IS SCOTT GROBBEL'S MOTHER N DAD. SCOTT'S DAD DID KNOW CORKY AND HAD TALKED TO HIM FOR ME HIS MOTHER I KNEW OF HIM. GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILY AND WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MR N MRS RICHARD A GROBBEL
Linda Beattie
August 8, 2016
Although I did not know Corky personally, I enjoyed following your adventures and travels on FB. Cathy, you have my deepest sympathy. I know you have the most wonderful memories.
Ed Shurly
August 8, 2016
Corky, we go back many years: Cub Scouts Den 6, East River/ Bellevue baseball, Mrs. Marian's Junior Golf, Junior District Golf Association, Father and Son golf tournaments, and some extra challenging golf matches through the years. You sprinkled the infield. RIP.
August 8, 2016
Corky supported and touched many in his life and his life will continue through all our wonderful memories!!
Ron & Wendy Palmer
George & JoAnn Fulmer
August 8, 2016
Thinking of you at this difficult time and sending prayers your way
Joyce Brown-Gillespie Gillespie
August 8, 2016
Love and Thoughts, Dan and Joyce Brown Gillespie
Henry Beaudry
August 8, 2016
Sorry for your loss Cathy. Corky was a kind and generous man,and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hank&Charlene Beaudry
Donna and Alex Alley
August 8, 2016
Cathie, we are so sorry for your loss. We have many wonderful memories of the fabulous parties you two hosted and how you both had so much fun at them. Peace be with you.
Ed Nykiel
August 8, 2016
My sincere condolences to Family and friends on the passing of your beloved Corky. He was a generous and kind person. Truly a Downriver icon who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him!
Roger Smith
August 8, 2016
The memories and legacy of a truly warm hearted man are all around us. Prayers for peace and comfort.
John Martin
August 7, 2016
My condolences to you and your entire family Cathy.
Trish Teifer Gearhart
August 7, 2016
My dearest sister Cathie, we want to thank you for bringing Corky into our lives. You both have been so supportive and generous to us. We have so many memories of camping trips, parties, and several vacations. We will miss him so much. He is with his parents and his brother now and will look over you. You were the "wind beneath his wings". Love you, Ron and Trish
Mary Lynn Nykiel
August 7, 2016
Just to sad for words RIP CORKY
Find you're deepest strength Cathy and find comfort in the ones who love you and peace in knowing that that the light of you're love will always be shinning upon you dear lady☮
Susana Dean
August 7, 2016
May God rest his soul and bring peace to the family's hearts.
Dale Laura
August 7, 2016
So sorry Cathy, You and Corky, were always fun to be around full of positive energy and intelligent conversation, you were his inspiration and reason to accomplish many wonderful things for so many others. You still are that inspiration to family and friends, who know and love you, I am one of many of them and will always be.
The Tom Fairgrieve Family
August 6, 2016
Corky Hancock, our own beloved Arthur... A man of humor, honor, and generosity beyond reproach. Our family will always have the fondest memories of the many wonderful times we have shared. He will be greatly missed by all, but most importantly, he will now be pain free. Heaven will surely have its hands full as he enters the gates and is greated by everyone past whom has adored him throughout the years. Our love and prayers are with you Cathy...always. Love, The Tom Fairgrieve Family
Mary Bradshaw
August 6, 2016
Cathy, please accept my sympathies
and condolences. They always leave too soon.
Paul Gearhart
August 6, 2016
Sorry for your loss Kathy. Prayers are with you and your family.
Dana Lynch
August 6, 2016
My deepest condolences. Corky was a wonderful man! I used to wait on his when I worked at Sibley's years ago.
robert flaherty
August 6, 2016
God Bless you Corky... we will see you down the road... The Flaherty's
Meg Butkowski
August 6, 2016
I'm so sorry Cathy. You both fought a good fight. Sadly cancer wins much too often
Billy Meadows
August 6, 2016
Man Corky was a Great Guy Fast Forward my Band.We always had fun Playng for Him.At his Home for him and his Lovely Lady Cathie She love to Dance.R.I.P Corky
Heaven Just got A Great Man.Cathie we are Praying for you.I just lost my Dad Two Months Ago I fell your Pain.God Bless You.
Virginia Jones Kemp
August 6, 2016
Cathie, so sorry for your loss. I think of him every time I drive down Northline. A pillar of the community. R.I.P. Corky!
Carol Ecsedi
August 6, 2016
Cathie, so sorry for your loss. Corky was really a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti Tarris
August 6, 2016
Cathie I am so very sorry for your loss. I will never forget all the wonderful memories I have of him over the years. His kindness and generosity were above reproach. He was a larger then life man that touched many peoples lives and he will truly be missed by everybody.
Michael oleary
August 6, 2016
Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Mike & Beth O'Leary
Patti Tarris
August 6, 2016
Cathie I am so very sorry for your loss. I will never forget all the wonderful memories I have of him over the years. His kindness and generosity were above reproach. He was a larger then life man that touched many peoples lives and he will truly be missed by everybody.
Brian Drobet
August 5, 2016
R.I.P Corky. The heavens have gained a great friend of golf and a great golfer.
L Kaiser
August 5, 2016
Dear Cathie, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. How appropriate that Corky's generosity will live on through the scholarship fund. Our Dad died during Holy Week a couple years ago and now Corky died during one of his Holy Weeks, the GIG&CC Invitational. I'm sure they're looking over hole 13 and toasting together.
Love and strength from the Kaisers
Pat Kaiser
August 5, 2016
Corky was a good and generous man. I remember when he paid the tuition at Aquinas H.S. for twin brothers when they lost their mom. He "fought the good fight". Rest in peace, Corkmeister.
Bobbette Pittman
August 5, 2016
Cathie sorry for your loss Corky was a wonderful man and loved you very much he will be missed went to see his buddy Jimmy playing golf in heaven
Cheryl & Ray Ritchie
August 5, 2016
Pain free now. You put up a great fight! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Cathy.
Bobbette Pittman
August 5, 2016
Cathie sorry for your loss Corky was a wonderful man and loved you very much he will be missed went to see his buddy Jimmy playing golf in heaven
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