08/01/2026
Oscar Lewis Hancock, affectionately known to family and friends as "Lewis," was the firstborn of four children born to the late Elsie Smith Hancock and Warren McKinley Hancock. He was born on August 1, 1945, in Roanoke, Virginia. Lewis lived life on his own terms, embracing it with independence, determination, and few regrets. He peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on July 23, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church of the Apostolic Faith, 5 12th Street SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. Live Streaming will be available from the Hamlar-Curtis website. Condolences may be sent to www.hamlar-curtis.com or [email protected].