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ORAL HANCOCK, 82, COLUMBIA

 
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.