Jacob William Hancher
July 24, 1997- October 3, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 virtually on the St. Peter’s School, Waldorf, MD Facebook page at 10:00 am.
Jacob William Hancher, 23, passed away October 03, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC while serving in the line of duty with the Myrtle Beach Police Department. He was born July 24, 1997 in Silver Spring, MD.
Jacob graduated from Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, MD in 2015 and attended Horry Georgetown Technical College in Conway, SC. He began his career with the Myrtle Beach Police Department in 2015 as a Community Service Officer and became a Myrtle Beach Police Officer in January 2020. Prior to moving to Myrtle Beach, he was a member of the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, Fire Station 3 from 2014 to 2015. After moving to Myrtle Beach, he became a member of the Horry County Fire Rescue, Station 45. He was also an Eagle Scout, Troop 417 in Waldorf, MD, a member of St. James Catholic Church in Conway, SC and a life member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Waldorf, MD where he was baptized.
He is survived by his mother, Suzanne Ondrus Williams and her husband Gene Euchler; father, Jeffrey Hancher and his wife Katherine; siblings, Alexis Hancher, Cecelia Ondrus Williams, Andrew Conklin, Jensen Conklin, and Hope Euchler; maternal grandparents, Paul and Barbara Ondrus; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Betty Hancher; step-paternal grandfather, David Dodson; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Interment
- Private
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Mike and I are incredibly sorry for your loss. May God’s League of Angels cradle you all in their loving and healing embrace. Soar high Jacob, as it seems you did here on earth and watch over your family from above.
All of our heartfelt prayers go to you,
Mike and Josie Hollingsworth
My dear Kathy and your precious family,
Your son no doubt was brave, strong and your answered prayers. Knowing you Kathy, I know for sure he was well loved and supported. I pray that your heart finds a small comfort in that. No words can begin to touch your grief but I do offer my deepest heartfelt sympathies for your unimaginable loss.
Love Tanya
Kathy, Jeff and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jacob’s passing. Although he was young, it sounds like he did a lot of living in his 23 years. We are praying for God’s healing for all of you. Please let us know if there’s anything you need.
Lots of Love,
David and Linda (Neal) Bossler
There are no words so I will say that your Jacob made such a difference in this world. Sending God’s comfort and love to Jacob’s family, friends and fellow officers. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Jacob’s smile will be eternally remembered.
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May God Bless and keep you and your family wrapped in the love you shared with Jacob.
Sorry seems so little to offer as I offer my condolences and prayers.
Sincerely , Dottie Lancaster
Mike and I are incredibly sorry for your loss. May God’s League of Angels cradle you all in their loving and healing embrace. Soar high Jacob, as it seems you did here on earth and watch over your family from above.
All of our heartfelt prayers go to you,
Mike and Josie Hollingsworth
My dear Kathy and your precious family,
Your son no doubt was brave, strong and your answered prayers. Knowing you Kathy, I know for sure he was well loved and supported. I pray that your heart finds a small comfort in that. No words can begin to touch your grief but I do offer my deepest heartfelt sympathies for your unimaginable loss.
Love Tanya
Kathy, Jeff and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jacob’s passing. Although he was young, it sounds like he did a lot of living in his 23 years. We are praying for God’s healing for all of you. Please let us know if there’s anything you need.
Lots of Love,
David and Linda (Neal) Bossler
So sorry for this unwarranted loss.
It has been said, “Where ever a good soul has walked, there is a trail of beautiful memories”.
This sentiment certainly applies to Jake!
I was so incredibly sorry to read of Officer Hancher’s Line of Duty Death. Such an honorable young man. You have my heartfelt sympathy. Your son will never be forgotten.
Our hearts go out to the family of Jacob. Our son is a police officer. We knew that he was a good officer by his smile. RIP my friend.
There are no words so I will say that your Jacob made such a difference in this world. Sending God’s comfort and love to Jacob’s family, friends and fellow officers. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Jacob’s smile will be eternally remembered.