William Benjamin "Billy" Hancock, Sr.
October 1, 1933 ~ January 5, 2020
William B. Hancock, Sr. “Billy”, 86 of Loveville, MD passed away on January 5, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on October 1, 1933 in Loveville, MD and was the loving son of the late Mary Alma Long Hancock and Joseph Morgan Hancock. Billy was the loving husband of Sarah M. Tippett Hancock whom he married on Nov 26, 1955 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, MD. Billy is survived by his children Barbara Anderson of Mechanicsville, MD, Bill Hancock (Joanie) of Loveville, MD, Kevin Hancock (Lori) of Solomons, MD, and Mark Hancock (Chandra) of Leonardtown, MD. As well as his grandchildren Sherri, Wesley, Ryan, Kayla, Ashley, Kelsey, Josh, Delaney, Katie, and Julia. Great grandchildren Sarah, Hailey, Kylie, and Emily. Siblings Joseph F. Hancock, Charles Hancock. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph Robert Hancock, his sister Mary Agnes Bailey and brother Reggie Hancock.
He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and attended St. Mary’s Academy. Billy was the Owner of Hancock Refrigeration in Loveville, MD for 28 years, retiring in March of 1998. Billy enjoyed tractors, cars, yardwork and mostly enjoyed spending time with family. He was always working outside even if it meant picking weeds out of his driveway.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Morganza, MD; where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Wesley Hancock, Sherri Jenkins, Kayla Cannon, Ryan Hancock, Ashley Hancock, and Josh Hancock. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jay Guy, Alan Bailey, Paul Goldsborough, Guy Tippett, Wilbur Tippett, and Brad Wheeler.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and St. Mary’s Nursing Home 21585 Peabody Street Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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Mildred and all the Family: Betty and I send our most sincere, heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Billy was one of the best, most thoughtful neighbors we ever had. We know your blessed memories of him will help you through. Love, Ruth Joy Coombs and Betty Joy Thomas.
Mrs. Hancock, Bill, Barbara, Kevin, & Mark – Sending love to all of you during this difficult time. I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Hancock when Barbara and I were growing up. I’ll never forget him transporting us girls to and from those teen dances!
Karen Long Russell
Kevin and Mark and Mrs Hancock I’m so sorry for your loss Billy was one of the best .prayers to you all
Mrs. Hancock, Mark, Bill, Kevin W
We’d like to send our deepest condolences to you all, May Mr. Hancock rest in peace! Our prayers are with you all.
Mildred and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Cherish the memories that you created and shared with Billy. Billy was a good neighbor and Loveville has lost another fine gentleman. He will be missed by all of the residents in Loveville. Nina Bowles, Joan Bowles Snodderly and Donna Bowles Adams.
Ms. Hancock, Barbara, Bill, Kevin, Mark, and all of the family, I have been truly blessed to have been a small part of your wonderful family. From the very first time I met Mr. Hancock, he impressed me as a kind, generous, accepting, and loving family man. As years went by those attributes were continuously reinforced with every meeting. You can see him at his best through his children and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Always smiling, and always family first. This is the kind of man that all men could learn from no matter how little or much time you spent with him. His kind personality, and love of God just radiated from him.
You will be missed very much Pop, but we all will try to carry on in your stead.
Mildred, I am so sorry for your loss.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Mary Frances (Graves) Abell.
To Sissy, Barbara, Bill, Kevin and Mark: It is hard to understand why people we love are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing that you were such an important part of his well-lived life and how special he was to so many people. Billy was a gentleman and a great person and that is so evident by the wonderful family that he leaves behind. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. When your heart feels empty, filling it with happy memories of Billy will help you find your smile. He is now in Heaven and will be watching over you all. May he RIP.
Mark, sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family
Please accept our deepest sympathies for you in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of loss. Try to carry on the life that Bill would want you to live. And always cherish the time you had with him. The people who had a chance to know Bill are the lucky ones.
Kevin, Lori and the entire Hancock Family, we share in your grief and pray for comfort, peace and understanding. Sincere condolences from your LVRS family.
Barbara & Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time of life.
Always, Mary Kay
To the Entire Hancock Family our sincere condolences to you all on your lost. You are all in our thoughts and prayers; may he rest in peace.
The Thompson’s
Jay, Rose, Alan, Monica, Amber
Barbara, Bill and Hancock family..My deepest sympathy to you all..I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers!