Leland Gilbert Hancock's Obituary
Leland Gilbert Hancock born February 24, 1948 in Lebanon, MO and passed away June 20, 2016 in Dallas, TX. Gil was born February 24, 1948, in Lebanon, Missouri. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a Navy Corpsman. He was a firefighter and paramedic in the Dallas Fire Department for 31 years. He lived a full and glorious life, full of adventure and wonder. He and the love of his life, Roslyn Hancock, have been married for 44 years, raised 3 boys, and are the proud grandparents to 4 grandchildren. Gil was always quick to help those in need, putting their well-being ahead of his, and could bring an unparalleled sense of positivity to any situation. His love of nature led to the rescue and rehabilitation of countless animals and critters. Preceded in Death by mother, Peggy Jo Hancock; father, Leland Gilbert Johnson Sr. and step-father, Lewis Hancock. Survived by wife, Roslyn Hancock; sons, Jonathan Hancock, Jeremy Hancock, and Joshua Hancock; grandchildren, Grace Hancock, Ryan Hancock, Benjamin Hancock, Reese Hancock; brother, Bill Hancock and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Friday, June 24, 2016 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 10:00am at King of Glory Lutheran Church – 6411 LBJ Fwy, Dallas, TX 75240. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: East Lake Veterinary Hospital – 10101 Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238.
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