Sollie Hancock – age 93 of Knoxville went to be with his wife and Jesus on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Sollie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy, and loved being part of the American Legion. He was formerly employed by Knox County Schools, East TN Packing Co., News Sentinel, and University of TN. Sollie loved fishing and old westerns.
Preceded in death by wife, Betty Sue Hancock; great grandson, Henry; parents, Sollie Sr. and Myrtle Hancock; and siblings, Paul, Jerry, Mary Jean, and Larry.
Survived by children, Suzette (Allen) Davenport and Cheryl (Greg) Strunk; granddaughter and caregiver, Krystal Brown; loving dog, Suzie Jean Hancock; granddaughters, Amanda (Jason), Ericka, Kayla (Johnny) McDonald; grandson, Jarrod; ten great grandchildren; and brother, Donnie Hancock of Durham, NC.
The family will receive friends 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 4:00 PM with Rev. Mark Large and Allen Davenport officiating. Family and friends will gather 9:45 AM Monday at East TN Veteran Cemetery-John Sevier for a 10:00 AM interment with full military honors. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
September 20 1927 August 11 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Sollie Hancock September 20 1927 August 11 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Knoxville, Province: T-N