Jim Hancock

Jim Hancock obituary, Dunwoody, GA

Jim Hancock

Jim Hancock Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 13, 2024.
James Newton Hancock III, age 88, passed away on December 9, 2024, at his home in Dunwoody, GA. Newt, as he was known during his childhood, was born June 24, 1936, in Ocilla, GA to James Newton Hancock, Jr. and Louise Russell Hancock. He graduated from Irwin County High School in 1954 and Auburn University in 1959, where he was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity.

During his junior year of college, he met the love of his life Carol Hogan of Massey, Alabama. They married on December 31, 1961.

Jim, as he was known during his college and career years, started his long career in the floor covering business working in Atlanta for R.A. Siegel Co., Vol T. Blacknall Co., Wellco, and Barrett Carpet. Jim was an active member of Dunwoody Baptist Church since 1975, where he taught Sunday School, served on various committees, and most recently served as President of the Young at Heart Council.

Jim was preceded in death by his first son Kirk Hancock (Ruth). He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol, his son Jay Hancock (Jody), and daughter Kristi Moore (Andy), six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

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