James Hancock
1933 - 2014
James Hancock
1933 - 2014
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BORN
1933
DIED
2014
James Hancock Obituary
Summit
James J. "Jim" Hancock, 80, of Summit, passed away June 18, 2014 in an ATV accident in Summit. He was born September 5, 1933 in Lincoln County. He was the son of Julius and Melba Lee Nettles Hancock. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He was a teacher of Science, Mathematics and Coach. He taught high school for 14 years and served with the Mississippi Department of Education for 27 years.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maeford "Missy" Wallace Hancock of Summit; sons, James David Hancock and wife, Nancy Daws Hancock of DeKalb, MS; Joseph Dale Hancock and wife, Rita Easom Hancock of Madison, MS; brothers and sister-in-law Thomas and JoNita Hancock of Franklin County,MS and Alex Ray Hancock of Zachary, LA.
Visitation is Friday, June 20, 2014 at Catchings Funeral Home in Summit from 5PM until 8PM. Visitation continues Saturday at Centenary United Methodist Church, Delaware Avenue in McComb, MS from 10AM until services at 11AM. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery, Auburn, MS.
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July 22, 2014
Missy, I am so sorry to read of Jim's death. I am on facebook as Vera Mullins or email at [email protected]. Please contact me. Would love to talk with you. 256-931-4002.
Robert Brinkley Jr.
June 21, 2014
I am very sad to hear about Mr. Hancock who I have known since my childhood days at Leavell Woods UMC in south Jackson.......
Glenda Mills-Thompson
June 21, 2014
Mr. Hancock was a wonderful teacher at Drew High School. It was such a pleasure to visit with him at our 1963 class reunion a few years ago. He will be missed.
Susan Fulton Barnett
June 20, 2014
Mr. Hancock meant a great deal to me, not only as a teacher, but as a lifetime friend. He and Missy joined First United Methodist Church when they moved to Philadelphia in the 60's. It was my pleasure to have had Mr. Hancock as my youth leader. My parents held him in the highest esteem. I can still hear David at age two 'singing' with a great joyful noise in church on Sunday nights. I babysat for David and later for both he and Dale. We are all better because of the influence of this family. Missy, David and Dale, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and the coming difficult days. God will give you peace even through your pain.
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Suzanne (Hurdle) Dangerfield
June 20, 2014
I have such fond memories of Mr. Hancock as my amazing science teacher at Philadelphia High School in the late 60's. My dad was J.E. Hurdle, Superintendent of schools. Dad always spoke so highly of Mr. Hancock as one of the strongest and most outstanding of all the teachers. I am so fortunate to have crossed his path so many years ago and am so sorry for your loss.
Richard Perry
June 20, 2014
Jim was my high school science teacher and my lifelong friend. He nurtured in me an interest in science, a devotion to excellence, and a commitment to teaching as a humane mission. Whatever I accomplished in my own career, I credit him for the inspiration. RIP.
June 20, 2014
Missy, David and Dale I am heart broken but we know where he is and that is a comfort, Love each of you and am praying God's comfort for each of you love , Sandra Currie
Genny Wiley Seeley
June 20, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. My prayers are with all of you, that you feel God's presence and comfort in a special way during these difficult times.
June 20, 2014
David, My heart is heavy for you and your family now. Prayer from others will get you through this. Just know there are many thinking of you all during these days. Please express my sympathy to your mom and Dale.
Carol Robinson Harrison
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