Arthur B. Hancock III: key obituary facts
Is Arthur B. Hancock III dead? Yes. Arthur B. Hancock III died on September 18, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Arthur B. Hancock III's cause of death was reported as pancreatic cancer.
What was Arthur B. Hancock III known for?
He was an American racehorse owner.
More about Arthur B. Hancock III
Born: 22 February 1943.
Place of birth: United States.
Gender: male.
Occupation: songwriter.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Vanderbilt University.
Father: Arthur B. Hancock, Jr.
Also known as: Arthur Hancock III, Arthur Boyd Hancock III.
Arthur B.
Hancock III, a Thoroughbred racehorse breeder and owner of Stone Farm, died September 18, 2026, at age 83. Born in the United States on February 22, 1943, he was known in racing as Arthur Boyd Hancock III and was part of a prominent American horse-breeding family.
After graduating from Vanderbilt University, he worked as an apprentice under trainer Edward A. Neloy in the New York City area. Hancock later built Stone Farm in Paris, Kentucky, into a respected breeding and racing operation, and the farm earned the family its first Kentucky Derby victory. He was also identified as a composer of bluegrass music.