Howard F. Hancock, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at home. He was a retired grocer and former owner of Hancock’s Foods in Strawberry Plains. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Harriett Hancock; brothers, Ed and Jack Hancock; and sister, Virginia Inklebarger. Survived by wife of 62 years, Dolores Hancock; daughters, Shirley Brewer (Charles), Martha Goin (Greg); son, Joe Hancock (Marilyn); grandchildren, Andrew Brewer (Haley), Rachel (Andrew), Matthew Goin, Kellie (Tea Jay), Joey Hancock; great granddaughter, Carolyn Brewer. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive. The graveside service will follow in Lynnhurst Cemetery with Rev. Randy Beeler officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com