Milton Bennett Hancock,

Access Road Milton Bennett Hancock, Sr., of Covington, passed away November 9, 2012, at the age of 80. Bennett was born November 16, 1931 in Thomaston, Georgia.  He served 20 years in the United States Navy; five years on active duty, and his remaining time in the Navy Reserves.  He held a L.L.B. degree from Woodrow Wilson Law School.  He retired from SunTrust Bank after more than 35 years in banking.  Bennett loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Shepherd Bennett Hancock and Rosa Mae Black.   Survivors include his loving wife, of 58 years, Helen Hancock of Covington; daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Tom Fraker of Peachtree City; son and daughter-in-law, Milton Hancock and Toni Babb of Oxford; and 3 grandchildren, Benn, Davis, and Addie Fraker, also of Peachtree City.   Funeral Services for Mr. Hancock will be held Monday, November 12, 2012, 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church, 1139 Usher Street, NE, in Covington, with Pastor Jason Dees, Rev. Len Strozier, and Rev. Jack Wilson officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Sunday, November 11, 2012, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 42 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, Georgia, 30346.