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Man's interest, concern for people bridged generations

By Amy Rose
Saturday December 27, 2008

Robert 'Footie' Hancock

Villa Grove lost a father figure this month, when Robert "Footie" Hancock died.

Hancock died in his home at age 81 on Dec. 18 from a heart attack, after battling cancer since early fall. Hancock was well known in Villa Grove for his remarkable knowledge of town history and for his giving, caring ways.

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