Hansford (Hank) Holmes Hancock Jr, 98, passed away on April 25, 2020 from complications of Covid 19.  He was born March 16, 1922 in Greenville, Ky to Hansford Hancock Sr and Louise Hancock. Hank was a resident of Dearborn for more than 75 years. He eloped with his wife, Lucille, on December 23, 1942 before being inducted into the Army on December 29, 1942.

Hank honorably served during WWII, earning multiple medals for his actions on the European front, including D-day at Utah beach. In December of 1945 he came home to his wife and moved to Dearborn. Together he and Lucille have one Daughter, Jan Kreitsch (Jim).

Hank worked for Lyon Inc as a metallurgist until 1957. He finally retired from the City of Dearborn after 29 years of service as a Maintenance and Construction Tradesman. Hank was a Shriner for many years and enjoyed playing in the oriental band. Hank was also a lifetime Chaplain for the VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, his parents and brother, Donald. Hank was a loving grandfather (Pop) to Cynthia (Craig) Wetzel and Tammy (Robert) Prucka. He was a loving great-grandfather (Poppy) to Leo, Celia, Max, Marlowe, Olive, Robert.

Visitation at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson on Friday, May 1, 10am-1pm. Service at 1pm. Due to the pandemic, we kindly remind guests to practice appropriate social distancing and to keep your visit brief as you pay your respects.

Following the service, interment at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West in Westland, Michigan with Army honors. Arrangements by the Howe Peterson Dearborn Chapel, (313) 561-1500 or visit www.howepeterson.com