Randall Lee Hancock, a lifelong Harborite, beloved educator, and coach, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 76 after living with dementia for several years.

Randy dedicated his life to teaching, coaching and mentoring studentsthroughout his 30 plus years in the Aberdeen School District. A majority of those years were spent at McDermoth Elementary School and Aberdeen High School where he left an

indelible mark.

He was known for his unwavering commitment to the growth and development of his students, both in and out of the classroom. Randy taught a variety of subjects, but his true passion lay in coaching. It was in the gym and on the field where he taught life lessons about commitment, teamwork, perseverance, and respect, while inspiring countless young athletes to strive for excellence. His enthusiasm and genuine care for his players and students made him a cherished figure, not only within the school, but throughout the community.

While Randy’s athleticism took him to Grays Harbor College and Central Washington University to play baseball, he chose to coach football and basketball, serving at different times as the head basketball coach for both the boys and girls basketball teams. A highlight of his career came in 1982 when he led the Aberdeen High School boys' basketball team to the State Championship, a milestone that brought pride to the school and the entire town.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider contributing to a scholarship in Randy’s honor. The Coach Randy Hancock Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established at the Aberdeen Branch of First Security Bank. All contributions will be used to support the coaches and students of Aberdeen High School.

Randy will be deeply missed but his spirit will live on in the hearts of those he inspired and the community he loved. Rest in peace, Coach Hancock.