John Logan Hancock, age 71, of Harrison Township, passed away on Wednesday at his home.

John was born on March 10, 1946 to the late Leon and Olive Mae (Daniels) Hancock in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He married Janet Dominick on September 28, 1968 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. After living in Ecorse, Michigan for seven years they moved to their current location in Harrison Township in 1978. He enjoyed woodworking, working on cars, and spending quality time with his family.

Mr. Hancock worked in Maintenance Machine Repair for Curtis Metal Finishing for 32 years until his retirement. He enlisted in the 9th Engineers unit of the Marine Corp in 1966. He was a member of that unit during the Vietnam War, and stayed with the unit until his honorable discharge in 1968.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janet; his children Scott (Christine) and Amanda (Emmitt); grandchildren Rebekah, Tara, Emmitt, Helaina, and Dwayne; great grandchildren Izabelle and Julian Scott; siblings Lillian Snyder, Loretta (Rich) Vickers, Lone, Linc (Carol), Leonard (Norma), & Lee (Millie).

John was predeceased by his daughter Tara; siblings Sarah and Leon; and Niece Debbie.

Private cremation entrusted to the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Following cremation, John will be interred at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in John's honor to The MSA Colition at www.multiplesystematrophy.org