Oral Hancock, 82, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Columbia. He was born August 20, 1937 in Wayne County, KY to the late Loren & Glenna Hancock.
Oral was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and businessman in Columbia, starting the family business, Hancock Tire in 1995 and remained a vital part of the business as long as he was able.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Edgar Hancock and 4 sisters: Charlene Taylor, Betty Burton, Jewell Law & Geneva Ray Hancock.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Alex (Pam) Hancock & Troy (Donna) Hancock all of Columbia
2 daughters: Tracy Lewis & Tasha Warren (Travis Cole) all of Columbia
4 brothers: Gerald Hancock of Columbus, Indiana, Jay Reed Hancock of Springfield, Virginia, Jeff Hancock of Russell County, Ronnie Hancock of Columbia
2 sisters: Vera Burris of Columbus, Indiana; Carolyn Sue Perry of Flora, Illinois
5 grandchildren: Dustin, Rachel, Jayden, Jaxon & Amber
5 great-grandchildren: Skye, Blaide, Keegan, Tripton & Jaylin
Special caregivers: His former wife, Brenda Hancock & Teresa Dean
Local sister-in-law: Rosella Hancock of Columbia
Several nieces, nephews, other relatives, customers & friends
Funeral Service: Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Pescosolido officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Saturday and 8:00 A.M. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church
ALL ATTENDEES TO VISITATION AND/OR FUNERAL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACIAL COVERING
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Hosparus Green River or Gideon Bibles which can be made at the church.
Casket Bearers: Employees of Hancock Tire
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
