Glen McBride Hancock was born on December 12, 1916 near Murdo, South Dakota. He entered into heaven on November 25, 2012 reuniting with his wife Linnia.

He was a retired dairy farmer from Bois D''Arc and was a World War II veteran serving in the Philippines and Japan. He was honorably discharged as a corporal from the United States Army.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Wesley and Verna McBride Hancock; brothers, Lloyd and Gene; sisters, Opal, Ada and Mae; son, Ray Batson and daughter, Joyce Brogno.

He is survived by three sons, Don Batson and Caroline, Glen L. Hancock, David Hancock and Cindy; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Glen loved Linnia and missed her terribly for 1 year and 20 days. They are taking long walks, fishing, watching the bird dogs work and just being together forever.

A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Highway EE, Springfield. Funeral service will be held Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Family has requested donations be made in Glen''s name to the Bois D''Arc Baptist Church, P. O. Box 526, Bois D''Arc, MO 65612