Bill Hancock

William J. Hancock, 73, of Bloomington, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Normal with his family by his side.

His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington with Rev. John Horton officiating. Military rites will be accorded. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, October 17 at the funeral home.

Bill was born March 17, 1949 in Paxton, the son of William L. and Margaret M. (Stokes) Hancock. He married Barbara M. Schinstock on August 21, 1976 in Houghton, IA. She survives.

He is also survived by his son William (Heidi) Hancock of Bloomington, his daughter Kimberly Hancock of Normal, his 4 grandchildren all of Bloomington/Normal and all of his siblings Mike Hancock, Mary (Terry) Hoke, Julie (Mike) Franklin, Jane (Rich) Knapp and Barb (Mark) Coleman.

Bill was preceded in death by his Mother Margaret M Hancock, Father William L Hancock, and brother in laws Ronald Schinstock and Theodore Schinstock.

Bill served his country proudly in the United States Navy from 1969 until 1975. He served aboard the USS Camden.

Bill was the best barber in town, just ask around. As the founding owner of Bill's Place in Bloomington, where he made so many good friends and life long pals, he knew all of the good stories. We will miss hearing his stories.

His love for his 4 grandchildren was unwavering and they loved him back even more. Bill had a special bond with his oldest grandson Quinton who he helped to raise as his own. He loved "Q" with all of his heart and also Hayden, Cody, and Evan who he enjoyed entertaining and playing board games with. Bill will be sorely missed by so many, especially his family who also loved him very much.