William David Hancox

Also known as "Bill"

10 March 1945 – 31 December 2022

HANCOX, William David (Bill), (Reg No 41949, Cpl, Infantry, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam). On December 31, 2022. Aged 77 Years. Dearly loved husband of Muriel, loved father of Christopher and Tracey, loved Grandad Bill of Shontae, and Taleisha and their partners, loving and proud great grandad of Theo, and a loved brother, brother in law, uncle, and friend. The Funeral Service for Bill will be held at the Westport RSA Rooms, Palmerston Street, Westport, on Saturday, January 7, at 1.00pm, followed by interment in the Veterans’ Section of the Orowaiti Cemetery. Messages to CMB 34, RD1, Runanga 7873. Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services. Funeral Directors Association of NZ.

Tributes

Rest in peace, brother-in-law, Bill. Our thoughts are with Muriel and Bill's family and friends at this sad time. From all the Donald family in the UK.

William & Cynthia DONALD

Rest In Peace Bill, Many memories we shared. Condolences to Muriel and family. Enjoy a well earned peace. John jennings

Bill

Farewell Bill x perfect send off for a wonderful man. Sending love and condolences to Muriel and family 💓

Holly

Locked, loaded and free. Farewell my friend.

Glunk

Sorry that I could not be there today but wish to show my respect to you as a comrade and soldier. You were all these things but much more: a friend. Rest In Peace Soldier!

Rob Hughes

It was good to be able to watch Bills funeral and get a little more insight into his life as a young man. Thinking of the family at this sad time. sending condolences and love, Kirsty

Peter and Kirsty Barltrop
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