Derek Hancock

LaFAYETTE — Derek Kash Hancock, 56, passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.

Derek was a member of Trinity Gospel Tabernacle of Noble and was employed with Syntec Industries in LaFayette for 23 years.

Preceded in death by his mothers, Betty Painter Fills and Beatrice Akins; grandmother, Granny Leatha Painter; and half brother, David Fills.

Survivors are his loving wife of 14 years, Kathy Reynolds Hancock; stepkids, Carrie (Josh) Bennett and Johnny (Jennifer) Scott; grandchildren, Alexia Scott, Justin Barnes, Seirra Bennett, and Gracie Bennett; great-grandchildren, Emmi Smith, Audrey Smith, and Aidyn Barnes; mother and father-in-law, Buddy and Rosetta Reynolds; sister, Connie (Junior) Thomas; half sisters, Sheila Long, Nioka Ridings, and E Jewel Griffin; and half brothers, Wesley (Joy) Akins, Terry Akins, and Wayne Akins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m. at Trinity Gospel Tabernacle of Noble with Pastor David Rayburn officiating.

Interment to follow in LaFayette City Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Ricky Reynolds, Wayne Reynolds, Jody Reynolds, Tim Reynolds, Chris Reynolds, Scotty Ash, and Danny Bridges.

Visitation at the funeral home today from 5 to 9 p.m.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.