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Garland Hancock Obituary
Dean was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Limestone County, to Garland "Tunk" and Helen Taylor Hancock. He graduated from Mexia High School in 1958. Dean married Carolyn Liles Dec. 11, 1958, in Teague, Texas. He had been a local businessman since 1969 and he and Carolyn have owned the Snack Shack since 1973. He was a paint contractor for many years and a retiree of the Mexia ISD Maintenance and Transportation Department, where he worked for 10 years. Dean was an avid golfer and one who never met a stranger. He, especially, loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Johnny Joe Hancock Sr.
Dean is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carolyn, of Mexia; sons, Terry Hancock and wife, Kim, of Denton, Kenny Hancock and wife, Lesa, and Mickey and wife, Tracy, all of Mexia; grandchildren, Ryan Hancock of Ft. Worth, Ashley Hancock of Denton, Katie and Lindsey Hancock of Mexia, Jennifer Mulkey and husband, Chris, of Denton, Josh Epperson of Denton, Taylor and Sydney Groveton, of Mexia; one great-grandchild, Taelin Hancock, of Mexia; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hudnall, Walter Van DeWeghe, Kenneth Norris, Harvey Williams, Mike Sunday, Jimmy "Smitty" Smith. His fellow golfers will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Dean fought a long and courageous battle with his illness and will be greatly missed by his family and all that were dear to him.
Memorials may be made to the Mexia Academic Sweater and Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 534, Mexia, TX 76667
Please visit www.blair-stubbs.com to leave a memorial message or sign the guest book.
Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home, Mexia
August 13, 1940 - January 11, 2012
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Ron and Debbie Swaner
January 13, 2012
Kenny.I read about your Dad today.Im so sorry. Debbie and I want you to Know that we are thinking of you and your family.GOD BLESS. call you at better time.
Barbara Harris
January 13, 2012
Mrs.Hancock Met your husband when i worked for M.I.S.D.He was a very nice person and tried to help people.I know you will him.Your family will be in my prayers.
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