Michael Hancock, 69, of Walnut Ridge passed from this life on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.  He was born March 11, 1952, in Cairo, Illinois to L.C. and Mary Jo Martin Hancock.  Michael was employed at Pocahontas Aluminum and Frolic during his life.  He was of the Baptist belief.  He was a musician, and also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Michael was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Jo Foster of Pocahontas; children, Michael Hancock of Walnut Ridge and Misty Girard (Richard) of Walnut Ridge; siblings, Les Hancock (Linda) of Pocahontas and Tammy Manning (Dennis) of Pocahontas; grandchildren, Rachael, D'Anna, Stephaney, Dakota, and Audrey; and many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.  A cremation will follow.  All arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.