ADAMS, Mass. — James Francis Hancock, 89, of Pleasant Street, formerly of North Adams, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015.

Born in North Adams on May 18, 1926, a son of Robert and Mary Doran Hancock, he attended Drury High School in North Adams.

He was a decorated Navy veteran of World War II.

Mr. Hancock was a self-employed tile and carpets master installer, serving both domestic and commercial customers through the area.

He was a member of the North Adams VFW Post 996 and was a former member of the Northern Berkshire Mineral Club.

He leaves his son, Keith Hancock of Indiana and Florida; a brother, David Hancock of North Adams; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and his longtime friend Dorothy Spencer and her family.

He was predeceased by his siblings Robert Hancock and Carol Edmunson.

FUNERAL NOTICE — Graveside services with military honors for Mr. Hancock will take place in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams, at a later date.

There will be no calling hours.  Condolences may be sent to Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247 or to Dorothy Spencer, PO Box 1061, North Adams, MA 01247.