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Justin S “Red” Hancock

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Justin S “Red” Hancock

Birth
Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois, USA
Death
24 Nov 2007 (aged 86)
West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Fairview, Oscoda County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Justin S. Hancock, 86, of Red Oak, Michigan, was received into Heaven, cradled in the loving arms of Jesus, on November 24th, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center.

Justin Hancock, known as Red Hancock, was born on March 30, 1921 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Herbert and Buelah (Stricklan) Hancock.

He served his country during World War II, working in the factories, making ammunition for the war effort.

He worked as a Tool & Die Maker for General Motors for more than 30 years, retiring as supervisor in 1977 from Pontiac Motors. He loved bowling, pool, hunting, fishing and building furniture. He did remodeling work all over Oscoda County

Surviving were his wife of 50 years, Carole Louise (Baynes) Hancock; daughter: Carole Crook of Waterford, MI; 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son: Butch Gladding.

Red will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and "adopted" grandpa to many.

Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, in Red's Memory.

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.
Justin S. Hancock, 86, of Red Oak, Michigan, was received into Heaven, cradled in the loving arms of Jesus, on November 24th, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center.

Justin Hancock, known as Red Hancock, was born on March 30, 1921 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Herbert and Buelah (Stricklan) Hancock.

He served his country during World War II, working in the factories, making ammunition for the war effort.

He worked as a Tool & Die Maker for General Motors for more than 30 years, retiring as supervisor in 1977 from Pontiac Motors. He loved bowling, pool, hunting, fishing and building furniture. He did remodeling work all over Oscoda County

Surviving were his wife of 50 years, Carole Louise (Baynes) Hancock; daughter: Carole Crook of Waterford, MI; 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son: Butch Gladding.

Red will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and "adopted" grandpa to many.

Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, in Red's Memory.

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.


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  • Maintained by: Aren
  • Originally Created by: Twist
  • Added: Jan 3, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32617148/justin_s-hancock: accessed ), memorial page for Justin S “Red” Hancock (30 Mar 1921–24 Nov 2007), Find a Grave Memorial ID 32617148, citing Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Oscoda County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Aren (contributor 49269712).