WILLIAM RONALD HANDCOX

Ron was born on October 12, 1949, in San Diego, California, the second child
born to John and Verisa Hancox. He attended elementary school in San Diego.
The family moved to Los Angeles, California in 1958 where he graduated from
Freemont High school in 1967. Ron met Cheryl (Sherry) Norwood in 1967 and
they were married in 1968. From that union three children were born Ricki,
Derrick, and Latrice. Ron enlisted in the Army around 1970 and was honorably
discharged in 1972. Ron was blessed with a fourth child in 1987, Taiann. After
living in Los Angeles for many years, Ron decided to move back to San Diego.
Ron met Kelly, from that union 2 children were born, Dabain (DJ) and Rahn
(Peetie). Ron met Shakira Moses in 2017, they were married on May 12, 2019.
From that union Ron gained 3 beautiful stepchildren Daelyn Moses-Dunn, Haven
Moses-Perin, and Mattie Gardiner which he dearly loved.
Ron worked as a milk delivery driver in the 1970's and then at General
Motors in Van Nuys, CA. After working there for many years, he decided to
pursue his passion for construction and carpentry, a talent that was passed
down from his grandfather and father. Ron attended LA Trade Tech in Los
Angeles, CA where he was educated in Carpentry. Ron mastered his gift and
worked in the construction field until he retired in 2021.
Ron accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, he was a member of New
Creation Church in San Diego, CA. He enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing and
watching his favorite sports teams on TV (Dodgers, Lakers, and the Raiders).
He really enjoyed playing baseball and he was very good at it. Ron also loved to
watch old westerns, such as Gunsmoke and Bonanza. Ron had a warm smile, a
giving heart, and he truly loved his family.
Ron passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his home in San Diego,
California. He was proceeded in death by his parents John Hancox and Versia
Jarnegan. He leaves behind his wife Shakira Moses-Handcox of San Diego, his
sons Ricki Norwood and wife Benny of Las Vegas, Derrick Hancox and wife
Robin of Waterloo, Iowa, Dabian (DJ) Handcox of Portland Oregon, Rahn
(Peetie) Handcox of San Diego, his daughters Latrice Mouton and husband Paul
of Paramount California, Taiann Knetge-Forbes and husband Cameron of
Burbank, CA, 3 Stepchildren- Daelyn Moses-Dunn, Haven Moses-Perin, and
Mattie Gardiner of San Diego, California. Brothers Johnny Hancox and wife
Audrey of Grand Prairie, Texas, Cesar Lopez, and wife Rosemary of La Puente,
CA, Sister Beverly Hightower of Pasadena, California, and a Stepbrother and 3
Stepsisters of Las Vegas, Nevada, 13 Grandchildren-Marques, Nia, Anyah, Laila,
Londyn, Brandon, Brittany, Dairius, Dairien, Messeiah, Riley, Aniyah, and
Catherine, along with a host of his favorite nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
to celebrate his home going.

Dad, Bubby, Unc, PawPaw will be truly missed.

“To a good man, God gives not only wisdom and knowledge, but joy.”

- Matthew Henry.

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