Vernon Harrell Hancock, 75, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Georgetown, Texas. He was born in Austin, Texas, to Harrell and Lois Hancock.

Vernon grew up in Austin and carried with him a lifelong appreciation for craftsmanship, discipline, and hard work. As a young man, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a tank and jeep mechanic. He rose to the position of Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the motor pool, where he was known for his leadership, technical skill, and reliability. He also graduated at the top of his class in marksmanship, a point of pride remembered by his family.

Following his military service, Vernon dedicated much of his career to public service. He worked for 20 years with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and later served for 10 years as an auditor for the State of Texas. He was known throughout his career as dependable, steady, and committed to doing things the right way.

Vernon was married to his wife, Jonnie Hancock, for 50 years. Together they built a life centered on family, resilience, and loyalty.

He is survived by his wife, Jonnie; his children, Bryan Hancock and his wife Melissa; Desmond Hancock and his wife Brenda; and Danielle Hancock; his sister, Dorothy Conn and her husband Jim; his beloved grandchildren, Amber, Avery, Kacy, Jacob, Michael, Anthony, Brendan, and Tyler; and his great-grandchildren, Amirah, Liam, Isabella, Jakoby, and Prince, all of whom brought him great pride and joy.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Doebner.

Vernon is also remembered with love by his nieces, nephews, and extended family, all of whom were part of the broader circle of family he valued deeply.

Outside of work, Vernon had a deep love for antique cars, college baseball, and building things with his hands. He found satisfaction in creating, fixing, and understanding how things worked, and he passed that mindset on to those around him.

Vernon will be remembered as a dependable and honorable man—a steady presence in the lives of his family and those who knew him. His legacy lives on through the values he instilled and the family he loved deeply.