James Lee "Buddy" Hancock

Mr. James Lee "Buddy" Hancock, age 77, of McEwen, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at NHC Health Care Center in Dickson, TN. Mr. Hancock was born December 24, 1938, in Lamesa, Texas, to Lee O. and Ruby Anis Rhoads Hancock. He was married to Betty Ann Parker Hancock, who preceded him in death. He was a retired Telephone Repairman for South Western Bell. He was a member of McEwen Senior Citizens Center and former member of Volunteer Fire Dept. for Kermit, Texas. Mr. Hancock will be cremated at his request, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial of cremains will be in Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, TX, by his family, at a later date.Survivors include:3 children: Sammy Hancock (Merideth), Coppell, TXBobby Hancock (Colleen), Douglas, KSDebbie McKlemurry (Kenneth), McEwen, TNDaughter-in-law: Debbie Jones Hancock, Hillsboro, TXBrother: Harold Hancock, Texas2 Sisters: Dorothy Hancock Zedlets, Cross Plains, TX  Carol Flack, North Carolina10 Grandchildren8 Great Grandchildren   Preceded in death by:Wife: Betty Ann Parker HancockParents: Lee O. and Ruby Anis Rhoads Hancock      LUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOMERICHLAWN CREMATORY2400 Hwy. 13 NorthWaverly, TN 37185Telephone 931-296-2437Obituary Line 931-296-3500