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     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3646.⁴ Mary Etta Montgomery was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on December 21, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 31, 1903.^5,3,4 As of May 29, 1926,her married name was Hancock.⁶ She married William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock, son of Peter Morgan Hancock and Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder, on May 29, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 Mary Etta Montgomery died on September 10, 1999 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 95.^1,5,4 She HANCOCK, Mary Etta Montgomery, (Mrs. W.B.), of Goodview, died at her home Friday, September 10, 1999 having with Christian faithfulness fulfilled her role of daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. "Her children rise up and bless her" (Proverbs 31:28.) She was preceded in death by her husband, W.B. (Ben) Hancock; her parents, B.R. (Ben) and Rosa Lee Montgomery; three brothers, C.A. Montgomery, F.G. (Creed) Montgomery and Raymond Montgomery; daughter-in-law, Virginia Hancock; and grandson, Wayne Hancock. She is survived by a daughter, Elaine Hancock, Goodview; sons and daughters-in-law, Benjamin Hancock, Salem, Jack and Mary Hancock, Zane and Peggy Hancock, Dexter and Linda Hancock, all of Goodview; grandchildren, Glen Hancock, Darlene Hancock, Sandra Hancock Manning and husband, Kevin, Salem, Brian Hancock and Ellen, Roanoke, Kevin and Jeffrey Hancock, Goodview; great- grandchildren, Amy Hancock, Amber Hancock, both of Salem, Stephen and Matthew Hancock, both of Roanoke, Presten Hancock, Roanoke; her sister, Blanche M. Young, Danville; brother and sister-in-law, W.G. (Bill) and Lila Montgomery, Rocky Mount; sister-in-law, Betty Montgomery, Roanoke; four nieces and their families; two stepgrandchildren, Glenn Turner, and Margaret Ann Brammer. Burial to follow in Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. Her children wish to express gratitude to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for their care and kindness during her most recent illness (Especially her nurse Barbara Huffman). Dr. Gerald Roller and his colleagues and staff at IMA, Dr. Lee Myers and his staff and Dr. James Gooding for their medical care and kindness in her final years. on September 11, 1999.¹

     Benjamin Morgan Hancock was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10 He was born on April 6, 1927 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Rachel Virginia Cundiff on July 11, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,12 Benjamin Morgan Hancock married Janie Brugh on July 24, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,13 Benjamin Morgan Hancock died on April 8, 2016 at Virginia at age 89.³ He Benjamin Morgan Hancock, 89, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2016. He was born April 6, 1927 in Franklin County, Va., son of the late, William and Mary Montgomery Hancock. He was preceded in death by wives, Virginia Hancock and Janie Hancock; son, Wayne Hancock; mother-in-law, Mae Cundiff; granddaughter, Amy Hancock; son-in-law, Kevin Manning; brother, Jack Hancock; and nephews, Kevin Hancock and Michael Sloane. Benjamin retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with 44 years of service. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of CommUNITY Church. He was a master of all trades and was always helping someone. He was always smiling and everyone that met him liked him. His nickname on the railroad was "Gentle Ben". Benjamin was a very patient man and he loved to dance, wood working, travel, church trips and family vacations. His family feels very fortunate to have had him in their lives and he loved his family very much.He is survived by his son, Glenn Hancock and fiancée, Barbara Griffith; daughters, Darlene Hancock and Sandra Hancock Manning; granddaughter, Amber Dawn Hancock who had a very special relationship with her grampa, and her significant other, Blake Boone; also surviving are his sister, Elaine Hancock; Brothers, Zane Hancock and wife, Peggy, Dexter Hancock and wife, Linda; sisters-in-law, Mary Hancock and Marie Sloane; and all his many nephews and cousins.The family would like to thank Carilion Home Health Care, Carilion Hospice, Brenda and Matt Sloane for their care of Benjamin. The family also extends a special thank you to a very special person, Evelyn Taylor, his caregiver. He called her "The Woman" and we can't explain how much she did for our father and our family. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke. on April 10, 2016.³

     Ruth Elaine Hancock Ruth Elaine Hancock, 91, of Goodview, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born on March 25, 1929, in Virginia to the late William Benjamin and Mary Etta Montgomery Hancock. Elaine was also preceded in death by, Benjamin and Jack Hancock; sisters-in-law, Virginia Hancock and Janie Hancock; nephews, Wayne and Kevin Hancock and Kevin Manning; a great niece, Amy Hancock, and a great-nephew, Presten Bailey. In 1991 Elaine retired as a missionary of the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board after 32 years of dedicated service in Kowloon Hong Kong. Elaine is survived by her brothers, Zane Hancock (Peggy) and Dexter Hancock (Linda); sister-in-law, Mary Turner Hancock; nieces, Darlene Hancock and Sandra Manning; nephews, Glen Hancock (Barbara), Brian Hancock, and Jeff Hancock (Nicole); great-niece, Amber Hancock and great-nephew, Stephen, Matthew, Ashton, and Aaron Hancock. The family will receive friends on at Beaverdam Baptist Church, Vinton. A funeral service will be held with burial to follow in the church cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 25, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She died on January 13, 2021 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 91.⁵

     Samuel Edward Mason was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,5 He was born on September 30, 1877 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 He married Julia Grace Hancock, daughter of Peter Morgan Hancock and Harriet Lenora "Nora" Sowder, on November 14, 1907 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Samuel Edward Mason died on May 5, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 73.⁶ He Samuel Edward Mason, 73, died Saturday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Wilson McGhee, at Sydnorsville. Surviving are two other daughters and a son: Mrs. W. B. Griffith, Alexandria; Miss Clara Mason, Sydnorsville; Lloyd E. Mason, Ferrum; and six grandchildren. Interment was in Mountain View. on May 7, 1951.⁵

     Gladys Mason was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2 She was born on February 15, 1912 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 As of August 20, 1932,her married name was McGhee.³ She married Wilson Edward McGhee on August 20, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,3,6 Gladys Mason died on January 24, 1962 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 49.^5,2

     Eunice Morgan Mason was buried at Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, San Mateo Co., California.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 230-03-9640.⁷ She was born on October 22, 1915 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,6,5 As of August 20, 1945,her married name was Griffin.⁵ She married Walter Brown Griffin Jr. on August 20, 1945 at Arlington, Virginia.^4,6,5 Eunice Morgan Mason died on August 21, 2003 at Petaluma, Sonoma Co., California, at age 87.^7,6 She Eunice M. Griffith died in Petaluma, Calif., August 21, 2003, beloved wife of the late Water B. Griffith. Loving mother of Walter B. Griffith III and his wife, Cynthia of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Brandon Griffith. Also survived by her sister, Clarice Johnson of Rocky Mount, Virginia and numerous relatives in Virginia. Eunice was born in Ferrum, Virginia on October 22, 1915. After graduating high school, she moved to Washington, D.C. and began working as a PBX operator. She met Walter Griffith during this time. They were married in August, 1945 and began living in Alexandria, Virginia. She continued to work as an operator for much of that time until 1978 when they retired and moved to San Francisco. While living there, she worked as a volunteer at Letterman Army Hospital. After the closing of the Presidio in 1995, they moved to Petaluma to be closer to their son and daughter Private services were held at Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, Calif. on August 27, 2003.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-01-4426.¹⁴ Lloyd Edward Mason was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on January 31, 1919 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^14,5,4,8,9 He married Jenny Doris Hancock on September 5, 1942 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6,7,10 Lloyd Edward Mason married Darris Elaine Woodell on August 30, 1969 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,15 Lloyd Edward Mason died on March 13, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.^14,3,7,4 He MASON, Lloyd E., 83, of Ferrum, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002. He was a longtime member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Elaine Mason; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Oneda Mason of Ferrum, Stewart and Susan Mason of Rocky Mount; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Hilbert Lawrence, Penhook; stepdaughter and husband, Patricia and Larry Gravely, Bassett; stepson and wife, Dean and Dorothy Nelson, Penhook; grandchildren, Dean, Dion and Todd Mason, Tammy Hutson, Jamie Mason, Nikki and H. S. Lawrence, Monica Doss; stepgrandchildren, Wayne and James Gravely, Kimberly Minter, Jessica Woodard; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Clarice and Jimmy Johnson, Sydnorsville, Enice Griffin, San Francisco, Calif; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wright; special dog, Rowdy. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery. The family expresses it's deepest appreciation to the Pleasant Hill Church family for their many acts of kindness. on March 14, 2002.³

     Clarice Mason Clarice Mason Johnson, 92 of Sydnorsville, Va. passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born June 20, 1925 a daughter of the late Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock Mason. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James "Jimmy" Willard Johnson. They were married on July 1, 1952 and had many years of happy married life. Clarice was also preceded by sisters, Gladys McGhee and husband Wilson, Eunice Griffith and husband Walter; brother, Lloyd Mason and wives Doris and Elaine; and nephew, Leon Mason. She is survived by her daughter, Joy Johnson Swicegood and husband Gary; granddaughter, Morgan Rachael Swicegood and Jamie Carter; special nieces, Betty Jane McGhee and Bonnie Jo Sink who without their loving care for the last eight years she would have not have been able to stay at home; nieces, Linda Mason Lawrence and Neda Mason; special nephew, Dewey McGhee and wife Martha; nephews, Walter Griffith and wife Cynthia, Steward Mason and wife Susan, Monty Lamkin and Tammie; great-niece, Dawn Lawrence; great-nephews, Barry Sink and wife Kathy, Brian Sink and wife Tammy; great-great-niece, Whitney Long and husband Justin; great-great-nephew, Cole Lawrence; great-great-great-niece, Marley May Long. She also leaves her four legged babies, Fin, Ivi, and Auto who was by her side day and night and made her happy with their devotion. She was retired from E.I. DuPont with over 40 years of service. Clarice loved her family, cooking and doing for others. She was the kind of mother that your friends loved and called her mom too. She taught us to treat people the way you wanted to be treated- always say thank you and hi. Talk to your children about everything and just listen. She was beyond kind and we now know there is a new star in heaven. We would like to thank the Rev. Chris Bennett and Dr. Kimberly Dulaney for their care, also family, friends and our church family. She attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Sydnorsville. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.³ She was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 20, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of July 1, 1952,her married name was Johnson.⁷ She married James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson on July 1, 1952 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7,9,3,4 Clarice Mason died on June 28, 2017 at Virginia at age 92.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-07-9104.⁶ Wilson Edward McGhee was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on April 21, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,5 He married Gladys Mason, daughter of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on August 20, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,4 Wilson Edward McGhee died on June 12, 1982 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.^6,1,2,4 He The funeral for Wilson Edward McGhee, 71, of Rt. 3, Bassett, who died Saturday in Franklin Memorial Hospital, was conducted Monday afternoon. Burial was in Franklin Memorial Park. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Gladys Mason McGhee, in 1962. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Vicky Young McGhee; one son, Dewey Lane McGhee of Martinsville; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Bonnie) Sink and Miss Betty McGhee, both of Rocky Mount; three stepsons, Bill Young of New York, N.Y., Bobby Young of Bassett and Allen Young of Staunton; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Jim (Louise) Franklin of Bassett, Mrs. Paul (Erma) McKee of Bassett and Mrs. Lois Draper of Martinsville; three grandchildren; 18 step grandchildren; one brother, Ivan McGhee of Roanoke; and two sisters, Mrs. Luther (Hattie) Young and Mrs. Harry (Nola) Brown, both of Rocky Mount. on June 16, 1982.⁴

     Darris Elaine Woodell was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-32-9701.⁵ She was born on January 7, 1930 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,3,2,5 As of August 30, 1969,her married name was Mason.¹ She married Lloyd Edward Mason, son of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on August 30, 1969 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 Darris Elaine Woodell died on March 31, 2005 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,4,5,6 She Elaine N. Mason, 75, of Ferrum, died Thursday, March 31, 2005. She was preceded in death by her mother, Henrietta Spencer Woodell; her husband, Lloyd Mason; a sister, Frances Elizabeth Wright; and a brother, Robert Blackwell. She retired from the Bassett Chair plant of Bassett Furniture Industries where she worked for more than 20 years, and she was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are her children, Patricia N. Gravely of Bassett, Dean Carson Nelson of Chatham, Leon Mason of Ferrum, Linda Lawrence of Penhook and Stewart Mason of Rocky Mount; a number of grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church cemetery. on April 1, 2005.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-54-9410.⁹ Edwin Leon Mason was born on May 24, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,9 He married Oneda Faye Talbert on July 30, 1965 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 Edwin Leon Mason died on November 5, 2012 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 68.^9,4,6 He Edwin Leon Mason, 68, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Hancock Mason; father, Lloyd Mason; stepmother, Elaine Mason; and brother-in-law, Hilbert Lawrence. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Leon was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1961 to 1964. Surviving are his wife, Oneda Talbert Mason; four amazing children, Gary Dean Mason and wife, Rhonda, Gerry Dion Mason, Tammy Hutson Buckner and husband, Joe, Michael Todd Mason; amazing granddaughter, Jessica Hutson Visel and husband, Donnie; two great-grandchildren that meant the world to him, Kaleigh and Hayden Visel; special brother and sister, Stewart Mason and wife, Susan, Linda Lawrence; many nieces and nephews, including special niece, Jamie Mason; and his canine companion, Zach. on November 7, 2012.⁴

     Stewart Elliott Mason Stewart E. Mason, age 66 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born April 25, 1956 a son of the late Lloyd and Doris Mason. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Elaine Mason; brother, Leon Mason; and brother-in-law, Hilbert S. Lawrence. Surviving are his wife, Susan Mason; daughter, Jamie Mason; grandson, Jaxson Mason Ferguson; sister, Linda Lawrence; sister-in-law, Oneda Mason; step-sister, Patricia Gravely; numerous loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Mason retired following 31 years of service with Franklin County Public Schools. He taught autobody repair training in which many young men later chose as a career. Stewart truly loved his job and made life long friends with the teachers at the John L. Smith Career & Technical Center.⁶ He was born on April 25, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Nancy Susan Thurman on July 20, 1978 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Stewart Elliott Mason died on September 15, 2022 at Virginia at age 66.⁶

     Hilbert Stone Lawrence was buried at Lawrence-Adkins Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 229-58-3961.⁶ He married Linda Dale Mason, daughter of Lloyd Edward Mason and Jenny Doris Hancock.^1,3 Hilbert Stone Lawrence was born on December 8, 1942 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,5 He died on April 2, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,3,6,4 He Hilbert Stone Lawrence passed away April 2, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 8, 1942, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Johnnie Lawrence and Gennia R. Lawrence. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda M. Lawrence. He worked at Burlington Mills, Goodyear, farmed and run an auto mechanic shop. He loved helping people and was a dear friend to everybody in the community. In addition to his wife he is survived by three children; Monica Doss of Penhook, Nikki Lawrence of Chatham, and Hilbert Stone Lawrence II of Callands; five granddaughters, Sasha Lawrence of Rocky Mount, Jena Hutson of Rocky Mount, Davin Adkins of Chatham, and a special granddaughter Heather Adkins that he raised as his own, and Krystal Doss of Penhook; one great-grandson, Logan Jones of Rocky Mount; two brothers, Aubrey Lawrence of Chatham and Ed Lawrence of Penhook; two sisters, Shirley L. Doss and her husband, J.M. Doss of Chatham and Myrtle L. Thornton and husband, Joseph Thornton of College Park, Md. and a number of nieces and nephews; two brothers-in-law, Leon Mason and his wife Oneda of Ferrum, and Stuart Mason and his wife Susan of Rocky Mount. He was predeceased by two sisters Ethridge L. Thornton and Linda F. Lawrence, and one brother, Samuel A. Lawrence. Burial was at Adkins Lawrence Family Cemetery. on April 7, 2008.²

     James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 13, 1932 at Henry Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,5 He married Clarice Mason, daughter of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on July 1, 1952 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson died on February 28, 2009 at Virginia at age 77.^3,7,8,5 He James Willard "Jimmy" Johnson, 77, of Sydnorsville, Va. passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009. He was born January 13, 1932, a son of the late Charlie Vestal Johnson and Mattie Martha McKinney Johnson. He was also preceded in death by five sisters, Ruth Young, Mary Martin, Elsie Lamkin, Nelsie Johnson, and Darlene Johnson, and three brothers, Paul, Dewey and Ray Johnson. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Clarice Mason Johnson, of the home; daughter, Joy Johnson Swicegood (Gary), of Sydnorsville; granddaughter, Morgan; sisters, Rebecca Taylor, of Rocky Mount, Lola Mason, of Winston-Salem, N.C; brother, Ralph Johnson, of Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews, with special thanks to Bonnie Sink, Betty McGhee, and Monty Lamkin. Jimmy retired from American of Martinsville and was an avid coon hunter and raised beagles. He also loved rabbit hunting and riding his "gator". He attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Sydnorsville. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on March 1, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-48-8469.⁵ Walter Brown Griffin Jr. was born on December 5, 1909 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.^4,5,6 He married Eunice Morgan Mason, daughter of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on August 20, 1945 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,3,4 Walter Brown Griffin Jr. died on February 26, 1998 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 88.^5,6

     Jenny Doris Hancock was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She was born on February 20, 1921 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 As of September 5, 1942,her married name was Mason.⁵ She married Lloyd Edward Mason, son of Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock, on September 5, 1942 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4 Jenny Doris Hancock died on April 30, 1968 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 47.^1,2,4 She Jenny Doris Hancock Mason, 47, wife of Lloyd Edward Mason, died Tuesday in a Rocky Mount hospital. Also surviving are two sons, Edwin Leon Mason, Stewart Elliott Mason, Rocky Mount; a daughter, Mrs. Hilbert Lawrence, Penhook; father, Peter Fleming Hancock, Ferrum; brothers, Frank Mason Hancock, Rocky Mount, James Russell Hancock, Illinois; five sisters, Mrs. Jesse Davis, Rocky Mount, Mrs. Carl Southern, Mrs. Viola Roberts, Maryland, Mrs. Forest Reynolds, Mrs. Opal Respess, Washington, D.C. The funeral will be at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. on May 1, 1968.⁴

     Rachel Virginia Cundiff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4016.⁶ She was born on May 2, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,5,1 As of July 11, 1950,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married Benjamin Morgan Hancock, son of William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery, on July 11, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Rachel Virginia Cundiff died on September 12, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^6,5,3,7 She HANCOCK, Virginia Cundiff, 61, of Salem, died Monday, September 12, 1994, at her home. Surviving are her husband, Benjamin M. Hancock; daughter, Darlene Hancock, Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Kevin Hancock Manning, Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Linda Hancock, Roanoke; son, Glenn Hancock, Salem; two grandchildren, Amy Lynn Hancock and Amber Dawn Hancock; mother, Mrs. Mae Cundiff, Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Jimmy Sloane, Roanoke. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on September 13, 1994.³

     William Jack Hancock was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, 10655 Stewartsville Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,8 His Social Security Number was 229-32-4659.⁹ He was born on December 28, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,8 He married Mary Frances Baker on November 10, 1973 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^10,11 William Jack Hancock died on August 16, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^9,2,8,4 He William Jack Hancock, 79, of Chamblissburg, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2010. He was born December 28, 1930, son of the late William Benjamin Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery Hancock. A nephew, Kevin Hancock, also preceded him in death. Jack served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a farmer and retired from GE in 1988 after 32 years of service. He was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary Turner Hancock; three brothers, Benjamin Hancock, Zane Hancock and his wife, Peggy, Dexter Hancock and his wife, Linda; a sister, Elaine Hancock; stepdaughter, Margaret Brammer and her husband, Richard; stepson, Glenn Turner and his wife, Twila; grandchildren, Lori Brammer, Matt Turner and Brant Turner; three nephews, Brian Hancock, Jeff Hancock and his wife, Nicole, and Glenn Hancock; two nieces, Darlene Hancock and Sandra Manning and her husband, Kevin; and many other family members and friends. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Edward T. Creel will officiate, and burial will follow at the Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday August 17, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on August 17, 2010.²