Roanoke Valley, Virginia
Joseph Otha Hancock Sr., 97, of Roanoke, Va., one of three siblings, was born to the late Jessie and Cora Hancock on March 1, 1913, in Roanoke, Va. and responded to God's call on July 12, 2010. He was a product of the Roanoke School system. He served in the United States Army during World War II, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant, serving in Northern France, Germany, England and Central Europe. He was a member of the Loudon Avenue Christian Church to which he was deeply devoted. He served on the Senior Usher Board and was a chef at many functions. He demonstrated his love for others by volunteering to help others in need. He was married to Frances E. Hancock who passed before him. He is survived by one daughter, Martha A. Williams (Eugene), Milford, Conn.; two sons, E.L. Hancock (Diana), Monroe, Wash., and Joseph O. Hancock, Roanoke, Va.; one god given daughter, Thelma Brown, Los Angeles, Calif.; five grandchildren, Tuesday M. Stoffers (John), Eric Williams (Terina), Nicole Civitella (Dean), Brandon Williams, Kyle Hancock Walton, Joseph O. Hancock III; three great-grandchildren; three nieces, Maxine Wilson, Juaneva Walker and Marilyn Walker; the Loudon Avenue Christian Church Minister and family members. One granddaughter, ShaNel A. Hancock, passed before. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Loudon Ave. Christian Church with the Rev. William Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday 7 to 8 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home. Friends may call at Serenity Friday from noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Loudon Ave. Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.serenityfuneralhome.net.
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.
Vic & Faye Reid
July 17, 2010 | Dumfries, VA
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.
Dorothy Mundy
July 17, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Serenity Funeral Home
July 17, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
My sincere condolences and prayers are with you Joe and also your family during this time of sorrow. May GOD bless all of you.
Sandra Ramey Barlow
July 16, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
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
July 16, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Benita and Calvin Williams
July 16, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
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.
Maxine Wiley
July 16, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
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.
JACQUELINE WILLIAMS
July 16, 2010 | ROANOKE, VA
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.
J.D. walker
July 16, 2010 | Floyd, VA