Hancock, Melton D. 'Mel' b. September 14, 1929 d. November 6, 2011 US Congressman. A member of the Republican Party, he served Missouri's 7th District in the US House of Representatives from 1989 until 1997. He received his BS from Southwest Missouri State University in 1951 and following graduation, he served with the US Air Force for two years. He worked in the insurance industry and later founded a business which leased security equipment. Prior to holding public office, Hancock was noted as the initiator of what became widely known as the "Hancock...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Springfield, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA
b. September 14, 1929 d. November 6, 2011