James Newton Hancock III

James Newton Hancock III, age 88, passed away on December 9, 2024, at his home in Dunwoody, Georgia. Newt, as he was known during his childhood, was born June 24, 1936, in Ocilla, Georgia to James Newton Hancock, Jr. and Louise Russell Hancock. He graduated from Irwin County High School in 1954 and Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) in 1959, where he was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity.

During his junior year of college, he met the love of his life Carol Hogan of Massey, Alabama. They married on December 31, 1961.

Jim, as he was known during his college and career years, started his long career in the floor covering business with R.A. Siegel Co. in Atlanta. He briefly relocated his family to Charlotte, North Carolina, but returned to Atlanta one year later to work for Vol T. Blacknall Co. as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Later, Jim worked for the Wellco Corporation and Barrett Carpet from which he retired.

Jim was an active member of Dunwoody Baptist Church since 1975, where he and Carol attended the Samaritans’ Class and Jim taught Sunday School, served on various committees, and most recently served as President of the Young at Heart Council.

Jim was preceded in death by his first son Kirk Hancock (Ruth). He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol, his son Jay Hancock (Jody), and daughter Kristi Moore (Andy), six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 21, 1:00 p.m. at Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt. Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, Georgia followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel.

In lieu of customary remembrances, please consider a memorial contribution to the Samaritan Class Mission Fund at: https://dunwoodybaptist.churchcenter.com/giving/to/samaritan-class-in-memory-of-j-hancock. Or mail a check to Dunwoody Baptist Church, Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338.