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 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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