James W. "Jim" Hancock, 76, of Lincoln, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, at the First United Methodist Church in Blair. Inurnment will be in the Blair Cemetery. There is no visitation.

James W. "Jim" Hancock was born Aug. 20, 1936, in Herman, to Paul and LaVerne (Jensen) Hancock.

He was a retired farmer and seed corn dealer.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Blair.

He is survived by his wife, Verlene; sons, Steve (Julie) Hancock of Charlotte, N.C., and Russ Hancock of Spokane, Wash.; daughter, Tara Hancock of Longmont, Colo.; grandchildren, Ryan and Blair Hancock of Charlotte, N.C.; stepsons, Ron Carlson, Tony (Nancy) Carlson and Scott (Janet) Carlson; stepdaughter, Connie (Tony) Peterson, all of Lincoln; seven step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and brother, Richard (Patricia) Hancock of Tekamah.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley.

Memorials may be directed to Bryan LGH Medical Center or the American Cancer Society.

#2 Printed in the July 20, 2013 Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska

Hancock, James W. “Jim” age 76

Lincoln, NE. Died Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Born August 20, 1936 in Herman, NE to Paul and LaVerne (Jensen) Hancock. Retired Farmer and Seed Corn Dealer. Member of First United Methodist Church in Blair, NE. He is survived by his wife, He is survived by his wife, Verlene; sons, Steve (Julie) Hancock of Charlotte, N.C., and Russ Hancock of Spokane, Wash.; daughter, Tara Hancock of Longmont, Colo.; grandchildren, Ryan and Blair Hancock of Charlotte, N.C.; stepsons, Ron Carlson, Tony (Nancy) Carlson and Scott (Janet) Carlson; stepdaughter, Connie (Tony) Peterson, all of Lincoln; seven step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and brother, Richard (Patricia) Hancock of Tekamah. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Shirley.

Memorial Service: 1:30pm Monday, July 22, 2013 First United Methodist Church, 1656 Colfax Street, Blair, NE with Rev. Rebecca Hjelle officiating. Inurnment in Blair Cemetery. Memorials to Bryant LGH Medical Center or American Cancer Society. No visitation. Cremation. Condolences online: Roper & Sons Funeral Services 4300 O St., Lincoln, NE

#3 Funeral leaflet

In Loving Memory of James “Jim” W. Hancock

August 20, 1936 ~ July 17, 2013

Memorial Service 1:30 pm Monday, July 22, 2013 First United Methodist Church 1656 Colfax Street, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Rev. Rebecca Hjelle. Music: “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling”, “Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone”-Sue Rogers. Organist: Ann Thiemann

Memorials: Bryan LGH Medical Center, 1600 South 48th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506 Or American Cancer Society 5733 South 34th Street, Suite 500 Lincoln, Nebraska 68516

Please join the family for a reception at the Church immediately following the Service.

~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska ~~~

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