Marshals, the hit Yellowstone spin-off starring Luke Grimes, wrapped its Season 1 finale on Sunday, May 24 with a touching tribute card honoring the late Leonard E. Hancock Jr.
When Marshals Season 1, Episode 13 concluded on CBS, the finale faded to black and an in-memoriam end card appeared that read: “In Loving Memory of Leonard ‘Lenny’ E. Hancock Jr.”
Fans of the series will likely be wondering who is Leonard E. Hancock Jr.? And what was Lenny’s connection to Marshals? And Decider’s got answers.
Those familiar with films and TV series like Transformers, Jarhead, CSI: NY, S.W.A.T, and more may have recognized Hancock Jr.’s name from past credits. But for those unfamiliar with his work, Hancock Jr. was a talented member of the property and art departments who helped bring numerous projects to life.
Want to learn more about Leonard “Lenny” E. Hancock Jr. and the projects he worked on? Curious what Leonard “Lenny” E. Hancock Jr.’s relation to Marshals was? Here’s what we know about Hancock Jr. and the legacy he left behind.
Who Is Leonard “Lenny” E. Hancock Jr.? Marshals Episode 13 Tribute Card, Explained
Leonard “Lenny” E. Hancock Jr. is credited as a property master on Marshals, but per IMDb, his prop master credits include SEAL Team, Get Shorty, CSI: Cyber, Jarhead, Transformers, Chasing Life, The Bridge, CSI: NY, S.W.A.T, and more.
Back in October 2025, Hancock Jr. shared a snap from his time working on Marshals on Instagram, writing, “My home for the last 5 months has been park city Utah I couldn’t be more blessed. 2 months to go. With the grace of god I’ll be back in the spring.”
Hancock Jr. reportedly died at age 54 after a vehicle accident in December 2025, but his legacy will live on through the on-screen projects he enhanced with his work, the many lives he touched personally and professionally, and through Marshals Season 1’s thoughtful, poignantly placed finale tribute.
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