Tommy Hancock

William "Tommy" Thomas Hancock, 79, of Asheboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Atrium Health Mercy in Charlotte. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church, Asheboro, with Dr. Jody Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born on October 25, 1942, Tommy was the son of the late Homer and Maude Hancock. He was a kind and generous person with a passion for helping others. Tommy dedicated much of his life to volunteering. He was a member of the Farmer Civitan Club and served as a Past District Governor. Tommy's favorite moments were spent playing with his grandchildren, who called him "Papa", and traveling with his wife, family and friends. Tommy was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and loved his church family very much. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda "Mandy" Hancock; and sister, Yvonne Teague. Surviving are his daughter, Stephanie Smedley (Robert); son, Brad Hancock; grandchildren, Bobby, Lauren, Luke, and Emmilyn Smedley; many nieces and nephews; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 4836 Robbins Circle, Asheboro, NC 27205; or Farmer Civitans, 1366 Cagle Loop Road, Seagrove, NC 27341.