Donald L. Hancock

Donald L. Hancock, age 82, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born on June 18, 1943, in Kannapolis, NC, he was the cherished son of the late Woodrow Wilson Hancock and Grace Pauline Hancock.

Donald dedicated 44 years of his life to Cannon Mills as a shift supervisor, demonstrating an exceptional work ethic with only five sick days over his long distinguished career. He was known for his passion for antique bicycles, especially Schwinn Stingrays, possessing extensive knowledge of his unique collection of vintage antiques and pop-culture memorabilia. His expertise was invaluable to fellow collectors, as he had a remarkable ability to find rare parts and unusual collectibles - the kind of things other collectors coveted.

Additionally, Donald loved traveling with his family to the beach every summer, where he enjoyed morning walks along the ocean searching for shark's teeth and fossils. He created memorable experiences on road trips with fellow collectors from Denton, NC to Anne Arbor, Michigan and everywhere in between. Alongside his wife they enjoyed traveling to the beach regularly, taking excursions out West with family and going on cruises to the Bahamas. But Donald’s favorite place in the world was home.

A warm and humorous individual, Donald had a deep appreciation for animals, always had a good ol’ dawg by his side and cherished the time he spent with family and friends. Some of his favorite pastimes were watching Carolina Basketball or just being outside working in his yard and piddling down in his museum. But if he wasn’t at home, you might find him out having a cone of butter pecan ice cream or junkin’ with his friends for bicycle parts and collectibles. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. And Donald never met a stranger.

Donald is preceded in death by his sister Sylvia Overcash and her husband Ronnie. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Carol Nance Hancock; son Eric Hancock (Kate McClain); daughter Monica Hancock; grandson Max Hancock (Libby); great-granddaughter Lucy Hancock; and siblings Mickey Hancock (Faye), Tony Hancock (Gale), Ellen Ellenburg (Jerry), Lynn Goins (Gene), and Joe Hancock (Angie).

A funeral service to honor Donald’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jimmy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation prior to the service from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM on the same day at Whitley’s Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Donald’s memory to Cabarrus County Hospice and Palliative Care, 5003 Hospice Ln., Kannapolis, NC 28081, Coltrane LIFE Center, 321 Corban Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025, or The Drake, 1195 Drake Mill Lane Southwest, Concord, NC 28025.

Online condolences may be shared at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.