Eugene S.  Hancock

Eugene S. Hancock, age 82 of Rockwall, TX, passed away January 16, 2010. He was born May 5, 1927, in Garrison, TX. Eugene served his country in the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of Lieutenant. He was a 32^nd Degree Mason affiliated with the Garrison Lodge. Eugene worked for United Technologies (Otis Elevators) for 32 years before retiring. After retirement he volunteered with AARP doing taxes for the next 20 years and served as Deacon in several churches. Eugene loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially camping, water-skiing and golfing during the summers.

He is survived by his wife: Martha Ann Hancock of Rockwall, TX; sons: William Eugene Hancock of Fort Worth, TX, and Clayton Timothy Hancock and wife Melissa of Ovilla, TX; daughter: Phyllis Ann Ferguson of Rockwall, TX; son-in-law: Brian Sandlin of Rockwall, TX; grandchildren: Nathan Hancock and wife Regina of Heath, TX, Daniel Hancock and wife Erica of Grand View, TX, Michael Ferguson of Rockwall, TX, Stephanie Ferguson of Garland, TX, Kyle and Blake Sandlin of Rockwall, TX, Preston, Travis, Elizabeth and Sarah Hancock of Ovilla, TX; great-grandchildren: Will and Emma Hancock of Heath, TX, Jacob and Brandt Hancock of Grand View, TX; sisters: Lurline Weatherly and Helen Hammer; brothers: Herbert, Hubert and Huey Hancock. He was preceded in death by his parents Hermann and Lillie Belle Hancock, daughter Susan Sandlin and sister Lois Aaron.

Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Chapel with Daniel Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 to 8:00pm.