James Douglass Hancock

James Douglass Hancock, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010. He was born August 21, 1921 to the late Alexander and Maggie Dunnaville Hancock. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Hancock and sister, Lorraine Hancock. James is survived by his children, James D. WilderHancock and his wife, Sonya Wilder, of Portland, Ore., Jeanette Hancock, of Austin, Texas and Arnold (Runnett) Harden, of Philadelphia, Pa.; grandchildren, Colby, Marisa and Kyin WilderHancock, all of Portland, Ore. and Orion Jackson, of Philadelphia, Pa.; brothers, Vincent Hancock, of Philadelphia, Pa. and Lawrence (Estella) Hancock, of Sacramento, Calif.; sister, Mary (Ed) DeLario; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. A special "Thank You" to the family who cared for James, where he was affectionately known as "Papa", Claudia Whitworth, Stan Hale, The "Triplets" that were like his grandchildren, Kenneth Jr., Kaitlyn and Klaudia Shaw and his close friend and caregiver, Eva Shaw. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at High Street Baptist Church with the Rev. David L. Chapman officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 In Memory of James. D. Hancock. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.