Robbie Hancock

Mr. Charles Robert “Robbie” Hancock, Jr., age 56, of Griffin, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2007. Mr. Hancock was born on December 8, 1950 in Spalding County to the late Charles Robert Hancock, Sr. He is also preceded in death by step-father, Johnny Eady. Mr. Hancock was a 1969 graduate of Griffin High School. He attended Clayton Junior College and graduated from Georgia Police Academy and the Georgia Chief’s Academy. Working a total of 33 years in law enforcement, Mr. Hancock formerly worked for the Hampton Police Department for 23 years; 11 of those 23 years were served as Police Chief. Following his retirement, Mr. Hancock worked for the Henry County Police Department for 10 years. In 1974, he was Henry County Policeman of the year. Mr. Hancock was a former Mason, former member of the Potatoe Creek Bass Masters, an avid fishermen and member of the Midway United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Stinchcomb Hancock; daughter and her companion, Angela Cayce and Brad Wilson; grandchildren, Charlie Hughes and Adam Hughes; daughter and son-in-law, Jodie and Chris Culver; grandchildren, Haiden Culver and Kathryn Culver; mother, Bettie Joe Killingsworth Eady; brother and sister-in-law, Jonathan and Linda Eady; nephews, John Eady and Ben Eady; adopted family, Mike and Bonnie McNutt and daughters, Sarah and Katherine McNutt; several aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins. Funeral services for Robbie Hancock will be conducted on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 4:00pm in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Reverend Charles Killingsworth will officiate. Interment will follow in Midway United Methodist church cemetery. Friends may visit the family Friday evening from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the funeral home and other times at his mother’s residence, Mrs. Bettie Joe Eady, 1691 High Falls Road, Griffin. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 135-B Bradford Square, Fayetteville, GA 30215 or to the American Diabetes Association, 1707 North Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA 22311 or to a charity of your choice, in memory of Mr. Hancock.

Robbie Hancock

December 8, 1950 - September 6, 2007