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George

Hubert

Hancock, Jr.

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April 10, 2018

George Hubert Hancock, Jr., 79, of 214 Landis Drive, Hot Springs, died Tuesday April 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1939 in Alleghany County, a son of the late George H. Hancock, Sr. and Dorothy Via Hancock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Matilda Andrews Hancock of 47 years and also two sisters, Nancy Fridley and Dottie Persinger. Mr. Hancock served with the United States Army in Germany. He retired from Westvaco in the Coding Department after 40 years of service. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church; Local Union 675 and a member of Cliff View Golf Course. George was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Union Hall in 2016. He was an avid golfer and outdoorsman. He had a passion for gardening and loved setting on his porch and watching the river. Surviving are his wife, Dale Burger Nicely of Hot Springs; three daughters, Amy Via and her husband Todd of Covington, Deidre Burns and her husband Terry of Roanoke and Lisa Knott and her husband Chuck of Tampa, FL; three brothers, Ralph and Bobbie Hancock of Covington; Michael and Cathy Hancock of N.H and Ronald and Debbie Hancock of Covington; five grandchildren, Dylan Via and Kara Via both of Covington, Terry Curtis Burns, Jr., of Roanoke and Hannah Knott and Ethan Knott both of Tampa, FL and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Billy Price officiating. The Curtis A. Smith Post 1033, VFW will conduct graveside rites. The family will receive their friends from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM on Saturday at the Arritt Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Mr. Hancock's name may be to the Building Fund at Faith Baptist Church, 311 Jackson Drive, Covington, VA 24426. Cemetery Information Saturday, April 14, 2018 Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Saturday, April 14, 2018 02:00 PM Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426 Visition Saturday, April 14, 2018 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Arritt Funeral Home 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426
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Dorothy Hayslett

Dec 11, 2023

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.

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Billy Newman

Dec 11, 2023

I did not know Afton, but work with Natalie at MGCC.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to all her family.

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Sonja Helton

Dec 11, 2023

Praying for the Carter family

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Vannessa Bennett

Dec 11, 2023

My prayers go out to the Carter family.

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David liggins Sr

Dec 11, 2023

Condolences to the family nd may the Lord bless you all.

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James hiser

Dec 11, 2023

I’m sorry for ur loss I’ve known Afton my whole life truely good people she will be missed

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Dec 11, 2023

Please accept my most sincere sympathy. May fond memories become treasures of the heart. Prayers and love, Donna S. Nicely

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Dianne Garcia

Dec 11, 2023

My heart goes out to the family. I had the wonderful opportunity of teaching Afton and her mother and father. Afton was a sweet young lady and always a joy with a smile on her face. I am so sorry for the whole family! Please accept my sympathy, to you all.
Dianne Garcia

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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash Richmond, Va.

Dec 11, 2023

Prayers and Love for the family.

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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash

Dec 11, 2023

Condolences and Love to the family. Richmond, Va.

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Scott Family

Dec 10, 2023

Ccndolences To The Carter Family

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Alvin Boguess 807 Jonestown rd covington va

Dec 10, 2023

Mr Carter was a good man I don't think he met anyone that he did not know always talk to me like a true friend he will be miss

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