Danny Alvin Hancock, age 63, of Kincheloe, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2025. He was born April 18, 1961, in Hazel Park, Michigan, to Arvitt and Faye (Mawhinney) Hancock.
Danny grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan, where he had a worry-free childhood. Later in life, he moved to the Upper Peninsula where he settled in Kincheloe. He worked at Super Value as a butcher and then eventually worked at the Kinross Co-op until he retired in 2023.
Danny could be found fishing, playing his bass guitar, or hanging with his dog “Otis”. He was always hoping to get lucky off scratch off tickets. He had a great sense of humor; he was witty and sarcastic. He always had a story to tell! He loved riding the backroads while listening to classic rock, and he kept an eye out for bigfoot every time. He loved good whiskey, but he loved watching the Detroit Lions play football more. Nothing could top his love for being a Papa though; his grandchildren meant the world to him.
Danny is survived by his daughters, Jolene Pine of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Madelynn (Barton) St. Peter of Dafter, Michigan; sisters, Jan (Lewis) Chambers of Kincheloe, Michigan, Meri (Brian McMillan) Hancock of Rudyard, Michigan; grandchildren, Drew St. Peter, Jackson Pine; friends, Al Mahanna, John Miller; and best friend, Stephen Parrish.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Arvitt and Faye; sister, Paula Noble; uncle, Bill Mawhinney; friends, Robert Berkland, Pam Mahanna; and his beloved dog, Gibby.
A Memorial Service will be held February 1, 2025, at the Kinross Township Hall, 4884 W Curtis St, Kincheloe, MI 49788, from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
