Roy Edward Hancock

Roy Hancock passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 28th, 2023. He was 75 years old. Roy was born on April 4th, 1948 in Columbia, SC to late parents Jack and Mattie Hancock. He grew up in the Olympia Mill area, and graduated from Dentsville High School. Roy was known for his love of fishing and gardening, especially growing tomatoes. He was also a diehard Lady Carolina Gamecocks basketball fan. He was a loving father and husband. He is predeceased by two brothers, Jackie and Sydney Hancock. He is survived by his wife of twenty five years, Mae Hancock; brother, Danny (Marcia); children Michael, Sherry (Roger) and Lisa (Mitch); grandchildren Remi, Elizabeth (Hallie), Jonathan (Caitlin), Ashley, and Katie; great-grandchildren Ellyson and Mills; numerous nieces and nephews; and Pepper the black lab, his favorite companion. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 14th at 3pm at Fort Jackson National Cemetery 4170 Percival Road Columbia, SC 29229. A visitation will be held at 1pm at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209.