James Hancock, 75 of Malden, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his residence in Malden, Missouri.

James Hancock, the son of James and Mossie Churchill Hancock, was born on Thursday, April 1, 1943 in Dell, Arkansas.

He was the owner and operator of NAPA Auto Parts in Malden for 14 years and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Malden. James served in the U S Army from August 1966 tru August 1968.

On July 21, 2006 in Piggott, Arkansas he was united in marriage to Bonnie Loyd. She survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Lori Casselberry and husband David of Malden; two step-sons, David Mitchem and wife Beth of Malden and Scott Mitchem and wife Becky of Bowling Green, Missouri; one grandson, Dustin Casselberry and wife Morgin of Malden; one step grandson, Brandon Marlow and wife Lizzie of Dexter; two great grandchildren, Kaylee & Raegin Casselberry of Malden; one step grandchild, Addison Marlow of Dexter; one sister, Betty Fitch and five brothers, Freddy, Bill, Jimmy, Gilbert & Bobby Hancock..

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jean & Janice

A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden with Pastor Jonathan Ross officiating.  Interment with military honors will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.