Hancock, David Paul
90, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2016.
Son of the late Walter and Ethel Hancock. Dear husband of the late Elaine J. Hancock. Beloved father to Alena (Glenn) Groves and Ellen (James) Egan, loving and devoted grandfather to Sam, Sarah, Sean, Ryan and Brianna, father of Elaine, Mark and the late Alan, dear brother to Jim, Naomi, and the late Albert and patriarch of extended family at both The Lake of the Woods and The Dolphin Beach Club.
God and family were Dave's first loves, followed closely by a love for a multitude of friends and a passion for educating children. He was an educator and principal in the Chicago Heights, IL school district for over 40 years and served his country in WWII as a Staff Sergeant in Patton's 3rd Army, receiving two bronze stars. He always had a positive and encouraging attitude that affected all who met him. He will forever have a special place in so many hearts, dearly remembered and deeply missed.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.