A memorial service for Mr. Foster G. Hancock, age 79, of Longview, TX, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at the Towne Lake Village Club House. Mr. Hancock passed away on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2011, after a long illness. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home.

Foster G. Hancock was born on Dec. 13, 1931, in Redwater, TX to Obie and Thelma Lorane Bullock Hancock. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He enjoyed golfing, flying, and building airplanes. He was married on Nov. 11, 1992. Mr. Hancock was a man of honor and integrity and he enjoyed life to the fullest.

He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Kathleen Hancock; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Hancock and wife Jamie of Houston; a daughter and son-in-law, Julie Richardson and husband Kevin of Longview; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two loving dogs, Cleo and Cookie.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.