Mr. James Jay Hancock Sr

James Jay Hancock, Sr., 68, passed away at his home in Corona, California on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Born on September 29, 1944, James was born to Gordon & Myrtis (Wilhite) Hancock in Los Angeles, California. On November 17, 1965, James was married to Donna Lee McManus in Whittier, California and together they had three children; Meleah, Tawni & James Hancock, Jr..



From a young age, James was a hard working man. Growing up he received many awards and honors during his high school years. He attended college for a time before becoming a warehouseman in the electric industry.



He loved music; for many years he was a bass-guitarist and singer in his very own country-music group. He was also a devout Methodist throughout his life.



James is survived by his wife, Donna L. Hancock, his three children; Meleah M. Zarate, Tawni L. Fickes, and James J. Hancock, Jr., his siblings; Howard Hancock, Earl Hancock, Laurel Lynn Gordon, Margie Stinston, and Johnny Watson. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.



A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 2:00PM at White Emerson Mortuary, 13304 Philadelphia St., Whittier, California 90601.