James Edward Hancock, 90 of Taylorville passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 10:57 a.m. surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 26, 1932 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Albert J. and Velma F. (Miller) Hancock. He married Rita C. Oller on June 25, 1955 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. James was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the NALC. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years after serving in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife: Rita Hancock of Taylorville; children: James David (Sonja) Hancock; Jannis (Hal) Turvey; Douglas (Trisha) Hancock; Joni Hancock, Jill (Richard) Mahan all of Taylorville and Daniel (Shelly) Hancock of Washington, IL; grandchildren: Robert (Amanda) Hancock, Jeffrey (Bailey) Hancock, Chad (Amy) Hancock, Rachel (TJ) Forrest, Hannah (Shane) Ross, Nathaniel Turvey, Chelse (Michael) Broux, Sydney (Tyler) Walker and William Hancock; Great-grandchildren: Xavier, Quinn, Laila, Jace, Shane Jr, Gabriella, Thomas, Riya, Oliver, Ruby, Scarlet, Deklan and Sloane; sisters: Mary Ferguson and Sue (Dennis) Snyder. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville. Funeral Mass will be held immediately following the visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Taylorville, IL with military graveside honors.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or St. Mary’s Catholic School.

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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