Deward Eugene “Gene” Hancock passed away October 23, 2023.
He was born September 24, 1941 in Cyril, OK to Oveal and Macky (Jameson) Hancock.
He graduated from Prague High School with the class of 1959.
He married Ruth Trautmiller on March 4, 1989 in Shawnee, OK.
Gene went on to Oklahoma State Technical school, to get his certificate in Diesel Mechanic. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Caterpillar in Oklahoma City for many years. He later started his own business Hancock’s Diesel and Dozer Repair in Earlsboro. Along with his wife Ruth they owned and operated the Long Ears Restaurant in Earlsboro.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oveal and Macky Hancock; sons, Deward Eugene Hancock Jr. and Jay Wakefield; brother, George Hancock; sisters, Shirley Stumbaugh and Janice Vaughn.
Gene is survived by his wife Ruth Hancock of Earlsboro, OK; daughter, Terri Lynn Cleghorn, Newcastle, OK; and son, Guy and Lisa Wakefield of Bethany, OK; and other extended family and friends..
Per Gene’s wishes no formal services will be held. Cremation arrangements by Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. There will be no viewing.
