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Visitation:
Sunday, September 30, 2018
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Service:
Sunday, September 30, 2018
3:00 PM
Roger Lee Wilcox, age 81,Willard, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Willows of Willard. He was born on January 10, 1937 in Willard, Ohio, to the late Lee and Velma (Hershiser) Wilcox. Roger was the owner and operator of Wilcox Garage, a business which his father started in 1937. He worked and ran wreckers in his early youth years, and continued to work alongside with his father for many years until the business was turned over to him in 1972. He continued to run the business until he turned it over to his grandsons in 2014. Roger was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a past member of the Willard Fire Department.
He is survived by his daughter, Patty (Bill) Alford of Willard; three grandsons, Brock (Jenny) Alford of Louisville, KY, Tyler Alford and fiancé, Katie Ptacek of Willard, Zach Alford of Willard; and a sister, Ruth Wilcox
He is preceded in death by his wife, Esther J. Wilcox on December 2, 2017; parents; and one sister, Joyce Myers.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Willard, where the funeral will be Sunday at 3:00 PM with Pastor Janet Wittenmyer officiating. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com
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Debbie Davis Gibson - Oct 7, 2018
I remember your mom and dad well from my childhood, all the time I spent at their home. I remember my dad had a great respect for Roger. They were great people and they will be missed. I am very sorry for this loss and I pray for comfort for you and your family at this time.
Tammy Martin - Oct 4, 2018
Patti & family: Your dad was one of a kind! He always had a smile on his face & never said no if you needed help. Back in the day, I'd stop in the garage when I would see my Dad's truck there. Mom would get so mad at Dad because she knew your dad always had a bottle of Jack there. 🙂 All of those guys gossiping were worse than old ladies sometimes. He'll be sorely missed & I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sherry Long - Oct 1, 2018
Bill, Patti, and family, so sorry to hear of Mr. Wilcox's passing. I knew your parents for many years, fine people. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Randy and Pat Brown - Sep 29, 2018
Prayers to the family.
Mr & Bruce Durr Sr - Sep 29, 2018
To all of Roger's family we would like to extend our deepest sympathy, the Wilcox family has been our neighbor for over 30 years, he's going to be missed greatly.
Sincerely,
Bruce & Leticia Durr
Gene Osborn - Sep 29, 2018
Many, many very fond memories of the entire Wilcox family--hanging around the Garage with my dad and Roger's dad, Lee...always going on wrecks and starting stalled cars during the winter whenever we had school snow days. The many trips to "The Cabin" in Canada fishing with Ruthie along--where my wife and I finally got to meet Patty and Bill just a few short years ago! Riding along with Roger when he made all day trips to pick up stranded semis for his clients. And finally I got to meet Tyler in recent years-he sounds so much like his grandfather on the phone I always had to ask to make sure it was Roger I was talking too. Warmest regards and deepest sympathy to all the family...I will miss my friend!
Randy and Pat Brown - Sep 29, 2018
Prayers to the family.
Ron Capell - Sep 28, 2018
Roger was my older first cousin. We played together and sat side by side at family feasts. Because he was the oldest boy in our family, since I was the next boy in line, I was the recipient of many of his hand me downs. His clothes and shoes were not at all to my liking, but he had some awesome metal trucks and tractors. I looked up to him and always regretted not going to fish with him at their cabin at Ear Falls, Ontario. Great cuz!!!
Joe Reiderman - Sep 28, 2018
I had the pleasure to know Roger since my earliest memories. He was a person that served his community with pride and dedication. January 9, 1961 - The Officers and Members of the Fire Department approved Roger Wilcox as a member of the department, replacing Herbert Bores. He resigned 31 years later, but was always there when we needed him. God Bless him and his family.
Joe Reiderman
