BORN

1928

DIED

2013

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Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home - Raymond

201 Hinds Blvd

Raymond, Mississippi

Clyde Hancock Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 18, 2013.

Clyde Monroe Hancock passed away April 15, 2013. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Wright and Ferguson in Raymond from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Services for Mr. Hancock will be on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Raymond at 12:00pm with visitation starting at 10:00am. Burial will be at Raymond City Cemetery.

Mr. Hancock was preceded in death by his father, James "Buster" Hancock; mother, Savada Hancock; Brother, Carley Hancock and sisters, Annie Hern and Margie Diffenderfer.

He is survived by his wife, Alean Hancock; sister, Faye Graham; son, Dan Hancock (Bernie); daughter, Dee Dee Garrett (Bruce); daughter, Delena Strand (Duffy); 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Clyde was a decorated WWII Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Upon returning he attended MS State University at the branch at Prairie, MS and then transferred to Hinds Community College. After completion he went to work for the Ford Motor Company where he was their Service Manager for 17 years.

In 1970 he went to work for the Town of Raymond as the Town Marshall. As Raymond grew and became a city, he became the Chief of Police. He retired in 1997.

He retired with 38 years of service as the Fire Department Chief of the Raymond Volunteer Fire Department that he helped establish. It was one of his proudest accomplishments.

He served as Commander of American Legion Post 1 for one year. He has served as Commander of VFW Post 687 for eight years. During this time he was intricately involved with the Trail of Honor with Earl Rottmann of Harley-Davidson of Jackson.

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April 11, 2019

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Lucky Osborne

You were one of the great ones. You are missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing you. God Bless!

April 29, 2013

Anna Lee

He was a very loved man and will dearly be missed. I love you Pepaw.

April 23, 2013

Loved this man. I remember talking to this amazing man under the Raymond water tower many a weekend. He was amazing. A very good man, leader and friend. So very glad I got to visit with him not long ago. Mrs. Hancock, Dan, Dee Dee and Delena you are in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Pickett McWilliams and family.

April 20, 2013

J Reeves

I still find myself looking for the police car under the water tower when I come up the hill by the depot. Mr. Hancock was a major reason that Raymond was a great place to grow up. May God bless his family and give them peace.

April 20, 2013

MANDY KELLY

MR CLYDE WAS ONE OF THE FINEST MARSHALS/LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS RAYMOND HAS HAD. HE WAS A KIND AND GREAT MAN. TREATED EVERYONE WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT AND KINDNESS. ANOTHER PERSON THAT ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR EVERYONE HE CAME UPON. HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY AS A MARINE AND TO THE TOWN AND COMMUNITY OF RAYMOND IS AND WAS APPRECIATED AND EVERYONE BENEFITED FROM THIS GREAT MAN'S SERVICE!!!!!! HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!!!!

April 20, 2013

Jerry and Fran

thinking of you at this time.

April 19, 2013

Erin MaKinster

I am so thankful that Mr. Clyde was in my life. He taught me so many life skills and I will be forever grateful for the time that I was able to work by his side with the Trail of Honor. May you find comfort during this time of sorrow and be able to celebrate all of his many accomplishments and all of the lives that he touched. Truly a one of a kind man; it was an honor to know him.

April 19, 2013

Mattie Hayes

May God Bless You And Your Family Through This Time Of Sorrow......One of the Greatest Men I've Known........................

April 19, 2013

Cheryl B. Jones

Mr. Clyde knew us all in Raymond. I'll never forget, "have a nice day, Little Lady". He helped me produce hay for many years during the 80's and 90's. A fine man!!

April 19, 2013

Pete & Linda , Pop & Jackie Tyer

May the angels watch over you Mr.Clyde. You were one of the nicest people I ever knew...May God bring peace to your family.

April 19, 2013

Kelly Van Devender

Thank you for your service to the town we all love.

April 19, 2013

Steve Harrington

may I express my heartfelt sorrow, as we say goodbye to another one of America's Greatest Generation...
To a man who helped give freedom to many who were oppressed by authoritarianism, just a few short years ago. May his memory live on, in the hearts and minds of his loved ones... and the millions he set helped free.
Semper Fi, Mr. Hancock, Semper Fi.

April 18, 2013

Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of HIS saints.
Praying for the family.
Love Harriet

April 18, 2013

Many years ago 1973-75, when I was a student at Hinds. Mr. Clyde taught me how to shoot & handle a rifle. We would ride out to the old dump & set up targets and have a grand time. I would always feel safe when I topped the hill at the square & there was Clyde with his hat on, in his squad car guarding the town. I have often thought about this kind man over the years. God bless you Clyde !! May you enjoy fair winds & blue sky's.
Howard Freeman

April 18, 2013

Patricia Salassi

You are in our prayers.

April 18, 2013

Mr Hancock was a very good friend, He grew a lot of hay for me in the 1970-to 1985. Raymond benefited a lot from him. Carl MORAN

April 18, 2013

The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

April 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace Mr.Clyde.

April 18, 2013

Dear Hancock family,
May you find comfort by drawing close to God.

April 18, 2013

The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Jackson Pulmonary Associates

April 18, 2013

Frank Kirtley

April 18, 2013

Marty and Ann Butts

We will miss Mr. Clyde and our deepest sympathy goes out to each family member. Heaven's door was opened for another ANGEL. Mr. Clyde was a dear and true friend to me and my husband for several years. He always greeted us with a smile at the VFW Post 687 and talked to us as if we were part of his family. May God bless all the family and lean on JESUS during this difficult time and HE will see all the family through this sad time. All of you will be in our prayers and thoughts. If we can help during this time, please feel free to let us know.

April 18, 2013

Paul and Karen Lampton

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 18, 2013

Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.

April 18, 2013

Alex &Julie Miller

We shall miss you Clyde...Our hearts and prayers go out too the Hancock Family.^j^
Alex & Julie Miller

April 18, 2013

Alex & Julie Miller send our prayers to the family.

April 18, 2013

Ella

My prayers sre with the family.

April 17, 2013

lucky osborne

We have lost a very dear and true friend. You will be missed. Thanks for all that you did for us.You never let us down.

April 17, 2013

Billy j Mitchell

Delena im so sorry about the loss of your dad may God bless your family at this time.

April 17, 2013

This was a very special man he will be truly missed by many.May God bless your family.Heaven just got another great Angel.

April 17, 2013

J.D. & Margaret Hurst

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time in your lives. He was one of the nicest people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting, always willing to help in any way he could. Mr. Clyde will truly be missed.

April 17, 2013

Ann Farrell

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

April 16, 2013

Glenda, Brant and Hope

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. A very special man.

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