John David Hancock, was born February 9, 1963, in Rolla, Missouri to Carl and Iva Lee (Bond)
Hancock. John spent his early and adolescent years in and around the Texas County area,
graduating from Plato High School in 1981.
After high school John enrolled in Evangel University transitioning to the Springfield area where
he resided for the rest of his life. John was very proud of Springfield, its industries and
opportunities. He carried an enthusiasm for what this region and Missouri had to offer in
everything he did. This was exemplified by his many roles at Prime, Inc., where he worked from
1986 up until the present. He began working nights in the Operations Department and over the
course of his employment John held various positions, ultimately advancing to the position of
Director of Recruiting and Training. John loved the trucking industry. He loved truckers. He
relished the role of leading men and women to become entrepreneurs. Many have benefitted,
and many will miss him.
In addition to his professional endeavors, John devoted his time, energy, enthusiasm, and
expertise to the following civic and professional associations: Chairman of the Missouri Motor
Carriers Association (20082009),
Chairman of the Independent Contractor Task Force, and
Chairman of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (20112013).
He served
on the Research Advisory Committee of the American Trucking Association. John was a
frequent guest speaker on the Dave Nemo Show, and spoke to various transportation boards.
For his contributions to the trucking industry, in 2010, John was awarded the Frank G. Campbell
Outstanding Service Award. John could also be found in the halls at the Missouri State Capitol
Building, in Jefferson City, lobbying for various economic improvements for the residents of
Missouri. John was also very involved in Wreaths Across America, an organization that honors
veterans by placing wreaths on these heroes’ graves during the Christmas season.
Although John was passionate about his career, the real love of his life was his wife of twenty
years, Christie Mann Hancock, and their children; daughters Rachel (19), Rebecca (13), and his
son Sam (10). In spite of his busy professional life, John devoted unlimited energy and hours to
enjoying his family and friends. Every day was a new opportunity for a “party at our house.”
John devoted creative energy for the good and pleasure of everyone he was with, at all times, in
every way and was always good for trying something new. No fear.
John was preceded in death by his father Carl. He is survived by his mother, Iva Lee Hancock
Shelton and husband Paul, brothers Reginald Hancock and wife Martha, Don Hancock and wife
Denise, of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews Mark, Jeremy
and Amy, David and Sharolyn.
There are many friends who met John through their church. John was always ready and willing
to volunteer for whatever task needed to be done. He lead his family in committing time and
energy to worshiping God and serving others. His enthusiasm and willingness to to be a leader
will be missed by his church family and all who knew him.
Services for John will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Greenlawn Funeral Home East with visitation from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. prior to the service. Interment will be in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens in Springfield, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the John D Hancock Memorial Fund
established at Empire Bank.