Charles (Charlie) Robert Hancock, 80, of Fennville, MI passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Born May 29, 1941 in Kalamazoo, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin and Virginia Mary (Gibson) Hancock and was the husband of Edith (Mosier) Hancock. Charlie was an Eagle Scout, earned his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and his graduate degree from Oakland University. He devoted thirty-eight years to public education as an elementary school teacher in Livonia prior to retirement. He specialized in teaching math and science. Charlie later volunteered his time to mentor students at Douglas Elementary School. He stayed busy with various memberships and activities throughout the area. Charlie was a member of the Ganges Township Planning Commission, Lakeshore Model Railroaders and participated in Civil War reenactments in the Township. He was proud of his membership in the Retired Teachers' Association where they worked on establishing a scholarship program for graduating seniors pursuing a career in education. Charlie had attended Community Church of Douglas for seventeen years where he was very active in the choir. When Charlie had spare time, he enjoyed gardening, woodworking and restoring his vintage Mustang. In addition to his wife, Edith, he is survived by his children, Jennifer (Jim) Vernier and Jeff Hancock; stepchildren, Greg (Judy) Cichock, Daris Cichock, Suzeanne (Tom) Mitchell and Rebecca (DuWayne) Blankley; a brother, Terry (Mary) Hancock; and fourteen grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Chappell Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at Community Church of Douglas on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM with a luncheon to follow. Charlie will be laid to rest privately in Taylor Cemetery, Ganges Township. Memorial donations may be made to Community Church of Douglas, P.O. Box 338, Douglas, MI 49406. Chappell Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Service Details. Visitation When: Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Chappell Funeral Home Address: 637 West Main Street Fennville, MI 49408 Memorial Service When: Thursday, November 11th, 2021 11:00am Location: Community Church of Douglas Address: 6874 Wiley Road Fennville, MI 49408 Interment Location: Taylor Cemetery Address: Address: Not Available Fennville, Michigan 49408 Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Charles Hancock May 29, 1941 - November 3, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book