Mr. Hancock was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. He was employed with Vulcan Materials, and was a member of Pleasant Grove (Ryo) Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alene Cantrell Hancock of the residence: a son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Chanel Hancock of Fairmount; a daughter and son-in-law, Jill and David Warren of Sugar Valley; a step-daughter, Kim Silvers and her husband Jon of Calhoun; five brothers, Curtis Hancock, David Hancock, and Clarence Hancock, all of Fairmount, Gary Hancock and his wife Nancy of Calhoun, and Steve Hancock of Pulaski, Tenn.; and seven sisters, Annie Mae Owens and her husband Ellis of Oakman, Jean Brookshire of Red Bud, Dymple Townsend and her husband Arvil of Fairmount, Sue Goble of Fairmount, Nancy Cox and her husband Colbert of Calhoun, Patsy Patterson of Eton, and Glynese Pierce and her husband Roy of Calhoun. Grandchildren surviving are Tyler Long, Jace Warren, Kayla Silvers, Kate Silvers, Emily Hancock, Austin Cook, and Tyler Cook. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Jacky Burnett Hancock were held Tuesday, September 18 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Pastor Hershel Pierce officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Grove (Ryo) Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.
The Hancock family received friends at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home Monday from 5-9 p.m.
Online condolences may be expressed and the guest book signed at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, a legacy of compassion and care, is in charge of funeral arrangements.