Rod was a life long resident of Lake Charles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, but most of all woodworking was his true passion. Rod had a great sense of humor, loved to travel, spending time with his family and had a huge, generous heart.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years, Cathy Tate Hancock of Moss Bluff; one son, Allen Hancock (Karen) of Phoenix, AR; two daughters, Denise Renee Young of Lake Charles and Cindy Tauzin (Mitch) of San Antonio, TX; one step son, Jason Vallot (Natalie) of Anderson CA; three brothers, Robert Hancock (Toni) of Mexico, Ray Hancock (Trudy) of Lake Charles, and Mark Hancock (Gen) of Baytown, TX; two sisters, Cathy Lanier (David) and Alice Moon ( Donnie) both of Moss Bluff; 14 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Rod is preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Doris Hancock, Sr.; one brother, Wayne Hancock; one sister, Trudy Thompson; and one step son, Brad Vallot.
The family will welcome relatives and friends at Hixson funeral Home of Moss Bluff for visitation beginning on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 3:00 pm until 8:00pm and will resume Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 9:00 am until the time of service. A liturgy of the word will be held at 11:00 am Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will be immediately following in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau, pastor of St. Theodore Catholic Church will officiate at the services.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com for the Hancock family.