Michael Leo Hancock

Michael Leo Hancock, age 74 of Jonesboro passed away peacefully in his home, with his family at his side on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Mike was born January, 13, 1945 in Anna, the son of Leo and Louise (Singelton) Hancock of Jonesboro, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Rita Spurlock, twenty-seven years ago on June 6, 1992 in Mt. Pleasant. Mike is survived by his wife Rita; one daughter, Michelle Hancock and Ricky Brown of Union County; sons, Joseph (Cyndi) Hancock and Michael Hancock all of Jonesboro; stepsons, Kevin (Ilse) Easterly and Wayne Easterly; stepdaughters, Lori (Jerry) Astin and Jamie (Thomas) Robertson all of Union County; dozens of grandchildren; great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Louise; step father, Bill Farris; sister, Kathy Hancock; and half-brother, Mark Farris. Mike served as a deputy in Union County, under Sheriff Larry Tripp. He then served as a deputy in St. Charles County Missouri and as a fire fighter for the City of St. Charles Missouri. He began a career that would last over forty years, as an over the road truck driver. He drove in forty-eight states, Mexico, and Canada as an owner operator. Mike and Rita enjoyed many years of retirement together, visiting friends and spending time with family. He was loved and he will be missed. Mike was saved and believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Interment will be in the Alto Pass Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorials may be made to the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home. Envelopes will be made available at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Friday, March 29, 2019,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, March 29, 2019,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Friday, March 29, 2019,2:00PM Alto Pass Cemetery Rt. 127 North Alto Pass, Illinois 62905