Obituary for David Lee Hancock
David Lee Hancock, 76, of Pulaski, Va., loving husband and an amazing father and grandfather passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. Born August 21, 1943 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Buford Palmer Hancock and Maggie Mae Phillips Hancock. Also preceding him in death: brothers, Daniel “Pete” Hancock and Benny Hancock; sister, Velma Winebarger. David is survived by his loving wife of 56 wonderful years, Phala Hancock; brothers, Dallas “Mutt” Hancock, Larry Hancock and Gary (Sandra) Hancock; sister, Diane Holdren; children, Sherri (Chuck) Havens and Sara (Tim) Gardner; grandchildren, Justin (Haley) Dauel, Ryan (Paris) Dauel, Lexi Gardner and Stephanie Havens; great-grandchildren, Ayden Simmons and Noah Altizer; sister-in-law, Freda Hancock; special sister-in-law, Susie Trail; many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. David was a member of Pulaski Church of Christ, where he had a great love for the work of the church. He worked at Volvo Trucks for a little over 28 years where he retired from. He enjoyed golf until the last few years when he became physically unable to play. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Stevens Funeral Home, with Eddy Gilpin and Clarence Lavender officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. A private burial will follow the service at Duncan Family Cemetery in Draper. Arrangements are being handled by Stevens Funeral Home.
June 15, 2020 @ 10:19 am
Sorry to hear of David passing knew him a long time went thru school with him he was good man and a joy to be around god bless you all 🙏
June 15, 2020 @ 11:57 pm
Will definetly miss David picking on
me &.his jovial personality..He set a good example by working for the LORD until he was no longer able. Condolences to you Phala &.entire family. Love & prayers
June 15, 2020 @ 11:29 am
Very sorry to about David, knew him from Volvo all those years working, he always treated me the same in and out of the plant, nice guy
June 15, 2020 @ 1:39 pm
Chuck, Sherri and the family. I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
June 15, 2020 @ 2:15 pm
my family knew David and we all held him with high esteem. Dave was a solid family man and you knew he was a man of his word. he enjoyed the game of golf and was a real pleasure to play with. i particularly enjoyed his sense of humor. seems a part of my world is gone but i take solace in knowing his pain and suffering is over and we pray that the family will trust the lord and share a tremendous loss yet knowing that Dave will be there in heaven when it is time to meet again. Bless this family and Rest in Peace.
June 15, 2020 @ 4:20 pm
I worked for Dave at Volvo and had a great deal of respect for this man. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family! 🙏🙏🙏
June 15, 2020 @ 7:59 pm
Phala, I’m sending prayers your way. I am so sorry to hear about your beloved husband’s passing. May he Rest In Peace! 🙏🙏🥰🥰
June 16, 2020 @ 8:03 am
A respected cousin who made good choices in life. Humility was characteristic.
June 16, 2020 @ 8:19 pm
Dear Phala and family, I’m so sorry. I’ve just learned of David’s death, I would have been to the funeral if I had known. David was a sweet fellow, always the same. I’ll be keeping you and your family in my prayers. I’ll let our class know, Mary Kate
June 17, 2020 @ 1:02 pm
I worked for him for years at Volvo. I respected him a great deal. May God bless the family.
June 17, 2020 @ 1:06 pm
I worked for David for years at Volvo and had the upmost respect for him. May God bless the family.
June 19, 2020 @ 5:15 pm
I worked with David when he was head of Shipping at Virginia Maid Hosiery Mills years ago.
He was a very humble and kind man with an easy-going spirit and a great work ethic.
He had a sense of humor and was very pleasant to be around and certainly earned a lot of
respect.
May God bless his family and fill the void of their loss with great comfort and peace.