Donald Thomas Hancock

Donald Thomas Hancock was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana, on December 25, 1947. He passed away on the morning of Tuesday, May 12, 2015, due to complications of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurism. He is survived by wife Susan Cissna Hancock; daughters Robin Terese Hancock and Katherine Mary Hancock; three grandchildren, Carter Reilly, 10, Kiley Regan, 4, and Cameron Amelia, 4; sister-in-law Mary Louise Hill; brother-in-law David Hill, and nephew Michael Hill. He attended Thibodaux College High School 1961-1965. He proudly served in the Navy 1965-1968, during the Vietnam War. While in Vietnam, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He worked as the Communications Director at the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office, and most recently as an Investigator at the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office. He was a parishioner of Divine Mercy Catholic Church and a member of The American Legion. Donald was a huge LSU sports fan, particularly Football and Baseball, and a huge fan of history. He enjoyed learning about his family tree and loved camping. Donald enjoyed spending time with his family. Although he is no longer with us in body, he will always be with us in spirit. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until service time. Interment will be private in Biloxi National Cemetery. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.