James ‘Marvin’ Hancock; Sunrise 1922 - Sunset 2008

James ‘Marvin’ Hancock is my 2nd cousin. I met him for the first time last year in a St. Augustine nursing home. He had been infirmed for quite awhile, I’m told, as a result of receiving some bad medicine that crippled him. Another cousin, Ronald, suggested we visit him as his health was in a steadfast decline and he may be able to tell us something about the family history. Unfortunately, his speech was barely audible and we didn’t get much info. The good news was that Marvin was very happy to see his family and pleased to see his new found 2nd cousin! We had a blast, however short the time.

Excerpt from Marvin’s obituary:
“… Marvin attended school in Williston, SC, and joined the United States Army June 10, 1943. He was a rifleman in the 365th Infantry in WWII. He was awarded the American Theatre Service Medal, EAME Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. He was employed by the Fairchild Corp. as an aircraft mechanic for several years. He later became a tour guide for the Ambrose Colee Horse and Carriage Company for the city of St. Augustine where his services were requested for weddings and special events. He was an extra in the 1998 film “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”….”

Wow! Am I ever glad I got to meet him even if he couldn’t tell me his story. Rest in peace Marvin, you won’t be forgotten!
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