Obituary of Emery Wayne Hancock

Bedford Emery Wayne Hancock, 83, of Bedford, died at 6:22 am on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born June 9, 1928 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Emery T. and Minnie M (Galimore) Hancock. He married Nancy Harrison in 1950 and she survives. He was a graduate of Bedford High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He was the owner of Bedford Pawn and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed bowling and carpenter work. Survivors include his wife, Nancy of Bedford; one daughter, Anita Neeley and husband, Mike of Bloomington; two sons, Joseph Hancock of Indianapolis and Butch Hancock and wife, Janis of Ninevah; eight grandchildren, Jeremiah Hancock and Jeff Hancock and wife, Jamie of Mitchell, Branan Neeley and wife, Michelle, Eric, Samantha and Matthew Neeley all of Bloomington, Cory and Ben Hancock of Ninevah; five great grandchildren, Lynndsey Hancock, Addie, Kenzie, Blake and Zee Neeley. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Danny Hancock; three brothers, Stanley M. and Loren Hancock and Ernie Mitchell. Funeral Information Graveside services will be conducted at 3:15 pm on Friday, May 4th in the Beech Grove Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 on Friday, May 4th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Englewood Baptist Church.