Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:09 am

Walter "Gene" Hancock, age 76, of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

He was son of the late Walter Stewart Hancock and the late Marie White and a native of Rutherford County. Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Conner Hancock, his son Avery S. Hancock and his step-father Roy White. He was a member of Centennial United Methodist Church. Gene retired from REMC as a lineman with 33 years of service. He loved hunting, fishing, country music and Elvis.

He is survived by One Daughter: Catina Melton and her husband Mitch. One Son: Walter E. Hancock Jr., and his wife Janet Rosey. 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

The Funeral service was held at Gilkey United Methodist Church. Interment followed.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services is serving the family.