Tony K Hancock

1935 - 2011

Tony K Hancock obituary, 1935-2011, Knoxville, TN

Tony K Hancock

1935 - 2011

BORN

1935

DIED

2011

Tony Hancock Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 8, 2011.
Hancock, Tony Keith, age 75, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord March 8, 2011 at U.T. Hospital. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church, where he had served as a Deacon and on The Welcome Ministry. He was a graduate of Young High School, class of 1954, and a member of the Naval Reserves from 1952-1960. He was employed for 37 years at Tennessee Mill and Mine and also worked for Industrial Belting and retired from A & W Compressor. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Betty Jackson Hancock; son, Darrell Hancock and wife, Margaret; daughter, Susan Crass and husband, Eric; grandchildren, Tim Hancock and wife, Jennifer, Ashley Lively; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Lincoln Hancock; brother, Eugene Hancock and wife, Evelyn, of Johnson City; and several extended family members and friends. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Berry Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2011, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Dr. David Harkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons International. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.

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March 14, 2011

Marian Williams posted to the memorial.

March 14, 2011

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March 11, 2011

Jennifer Hicks posted to the memorial.

Marian Williams

March 14, 2011

Please accept my sympathies in the passing of Tony. He was such a special friend. I appreciated his visits so much during the illness and passing of my husband "Red". I am sorry that I wasn't able to attend the funeral. Please keep in touch and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Marian Williams

March 14, 2011

Sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was a good and kind man. His faithfulness is an encouragement to all. We will miss him too.

Charlie and Sue Kirby

Jennifer Hicks

March 11, 2011

Betty, Darrell, Susan and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony has graduated to glory but will be
very missed here. May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time.
Love and prayers, Jennifer Hicks

Margo Saunders

March 10, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

March 10, 2011

Betty, Darrell, Susan and family,
We were sad to hear of Tony's passing. He was loved by all and and he will be missed. As long as our family has been around we have known the Hancock family. We will all be with Tony at a later time. Our prayers are with you.
Love, Liz and Debbie Martin and Sandy Phillips.

Tony Hancock

March 10, 2011

Our families offer our sincerest condolences. We will remember Tony as he was when you lived on Southside.
The Sise,Lawson,and Bedford families.

John and Norma Stokes

March 10, 2011

Dear: Betty ,Darrell,and Margaret

We wanted to offer our sympathies to all of you in the passing of Tony,we all will miss he,however we'll see him again in Heaven.Prayer our for you all

In Christ

Betsi Cummins Vesser

March 10, 2011

Tony was a great guy. We loved knowing him and working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From the family of Dode Cummins (Mary, Lynn, Butch, Bob, Betsi)

Jennifer Phillips

March 10, 2011

To the family:

My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have thought of you so often. I remember spending weekends at your home when i was a child and when i think back to that time, it always makes me smile! I love you all so much and will be seeing you soon! I know that Tony is eating Krystal burgers in heaven because we loved them sooo much! I miss and love you guys! See ya soon!

Love,
Jennifer Phillips

March 10, 2011

Betty, Darrell and Susan,
Tony and his entire family has been a friend to our family for my entire life. He will be deeply missed. Love and Prayers. Ron and Becky Maples, Ralph and Alma Maples, Carol Nichols.

Valerea Adepitan

March 10, 2011

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

Connie Jackson Beja

March 10, 2011

My love and prayers are with you. Tony was the sweetest person and a great brother in-law. May the Lord comfort you, Darrell and Susan through this hard time. Love, Connie, Shelly & Brady

Melanie Haws Sakalla

March 10, 2011

Thinking of the whole family during this difficult time--let your faith comfort you.

Robin Norris

March 10, 2011

Darrell and Margaret,
My coworker passed away this week and her services are tonight so I cannot come by but my prayers are with you all. Tony will be missed at SHBC. Love you.
Robin Norris

Susan Crass

March 10, 2011

I was blessed to be your daughter! I will miss being introduced to all you knew as "Daddy's baby girl". I know we will meet again in Heaven. I love you daddy!

Dottie Polson

March 10, 2011

Betty, Darrell and Susan,
My deepest sympathies to you in your time of sadness. What an honor and privelege for me to have served our Lord Jesus with Tony. He will forever be missed, but I know I'll see him again.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christian love,
Dottie Polson

Thomas Tucker

March 10, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ashley Lively

March 9, 2011

Grandpa,
I am going to love n miss you! You were like a father to me n I will miss our every 3 month oil changes n our Sundays gathered around the table. I know that you are walking hand n hand with Jesus smiling down on us. I will always love you!

Pam Holt

March 9, 2011

I am so sorry about Tony.I just talked
to him a month ago. I worked with at
Industrial Belting all the years he
was there. I was sorry that he had left
a few years back. My prayers are with you

March 9, 2011

Betty and Children, I am sorry to hear of Tonys' passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Charlotte Frye

Warren Holdren

March 9, 2011

Betty, Darell and Susan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. God will ease the pain and the memories of Tony will live in your hearts forever. My love to you all.

Terri Reed

March 9, 2011

Betty and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Terri Reed, (Lucy's Granddauther)

Jack and Kathleen Hill

March 9, 2011

We are so sorry to learn about your loss. Although we didn't know Mr. Hancock really well, he was always smiling and so friendly to us. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.

March 9, 2011

We are Saddened to hear of Tony's passing. He was a good man and a good friend to us all! Heaven has truly gained another angel.
Love and God Bless,
Archie Sr., Shirley, Archie Jr. & Shawna Wilson

Anita King Shoffner

March 9, 2011

Susan and Darrel, I never met your father, but I know he must have been very special to have raised such wonderful kids. My family and I are praying for God to wrap His arms of love around you and comfort you. Just think of all the many things your dad will have to show you when we all meet there someday! God Bless you and keep you during this time.

March 9, 2011

Darrell, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jim, Pat, and Elizabeth Greene

Pryor Thomas

March 9, 2011

Saddened to hear of Tony's passing. He was a fine man and friend. Another classmate has gone to be with the Lord. May the Lord strengthen and sustain all of you. Pryor Thomas

Lisa Edmonds

March 9, 2011

Betty
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Edmonds

March 9, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your lose. I will be praying for your family. If our church family can be of help, please let us know.

Pete Mills, Deacon SHBC

chuck stanfill

March 9, 2011

To all of the Hancock family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. Tony was a very giving and heartfelt individual and a wonderful friend to my family. I was fortunate to have known him as I grew up.

March 9, 2011

Betty,
I sure am glad I got to know Tony. All those Wednesday nights talking,singing, and listening to Dustin preach. When I first met Tony and talking with him it wasn't long that I knew he loved the Lord.
Make God Richly Bless You and Your Family,
Don Parker

Gordon Lambdin

March 9, 2011

Betty,Darrel and Susan we were so sorry to hear of Tony"s passing! May God comfort you all at this sorrowful times and hold you in His arms! May His strength keep you strong in knowing that Tony has gone home to see his Lord! That we all shall see him again! He will surely be missed by so many! His love and the memories you all carry within your(our) hearts will last a lifetime! He was always, I mean always so very positive and carrying that smile of his, like no other! he was truly one of God"s gems! You all are in our prayers! With Love Gordon and Brenda Lambdin

Susie Logan

March 9, 2011

It has been such an honor to know and serve the Lord with your family. We are praying for you in this diffcult time and may sweet memories bring comfort as our precious Father heals yours hearts.

In His Grip, Charles and Susie Logan

Cathy Stanfill Rauhuff

March 9, 2011

Betty, Susan, and Darrell,
Words can not express how sorry we were to hear of Tony's passing. He was a good man. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in your loss.

Charles and Essie Stanfill & Family

March 9, 2011

Betty & Darrell :

My very deepest sympathies. Tony sure was a good one.

Jerry Cowan

Barbara Deatherage

March 8, 2011

We share the sorrow of your loss of this fine man. It was our privilege to know him. May the Lord comfort you as you go through this hard time. In Christ, Bob and Barbara Deatherage

Tom & Opal Moore

March 8, 2011

Tony we will miss you and always think of you as the fine person you always was from High School through your entire life. No one could ask for a better friend and classmate. You were a very devoted Christian and will be missed by everyone who knew you. You have been a blessing to many people and we all look forward to seeing you again in the future. God bless your family.
Tom and Opal Moore

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