In Memory Of
William R. Hancock
1938
2021
William R. Hancock
July 20, 1938 — December 27, 2021
William R. "Bill" Hancock, age 83, of Dayton, passed away December 27, 2021. He was born July 20, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Kathryn Hancock.
Bill is survived by his wife of 13 years, Virginia Hancock; children: Michelle Hancock, Cathy Fortener (Waylon), Kelli Bower (Chris), Jason Hawes (Kathy), Cindy and Robin; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was a sharpshooter. He worked at Gemini Eye Care for 40 years and earned the name Mr. Wizard. Bill was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship and was instrumental in filming and producing the Dispensational Bible Institute.
Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 am on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, where the funeral service will begin at 10:30 am. Burial and military honors will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made in Bill's memory to Grace Ambassadors Bible Fellowship, P.O. Box 161, Swayzee, IN 46986. To share a memory of Bill or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Bill is survived by his wife of 13 years, Virginia Hancock; children: Michelle Hancock, Cathy Fortener (Waylon), Kelli Bower (Chris), Jason Hawes (Kathy), Cindy and Robin; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was a sharpshooter. He worked at Gemini Eye Care for 40 years and earned the name Mr. Wizard. Bill was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship and was instrumental in filming and producing the Dispensational Bible Institute.
Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 am on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, where the funeral service will begin at 10:30 am. Burial and military honors will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made in Bill's memory to Grace Ambassadors Bible Fellowship, P.O. Box 161, Swayzee, IN 46986. To share a memory of Bill or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, January 10, 2022
9:30 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Monday, January 10, 2022
Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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