Obituary of Thomas J. Wilcox

Thomas J. Wilcox, age 74, of Troy, PA, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at his home. He was born May 28, 1940 in Canton, PA, a son of Lawrence and Lillian (O'Donnell) Wilcox. Thomas was a Volkswagen Mechanic for many years, and a truck driver with J. R. Schugel Trucking Co. before he retired. He was a US Marine Corp veteran and served during the Vietnam War. Thomas is survived by 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerome and Nyanna Wilcox of Troy, PA, Duane L. "Wayne" Wilcox of Troy, PA; 3 grandchildren, Tara and Christopher Wilcox, Erica Hults; 2 great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Shelby Wilcox of Montgomery, PA; a sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Bill Mead of Jordan, NY; former wife and mother of his children, Beverly Wilcox of Mansfield, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, John and Clarence Wilcox. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Keith Paris officiating. Burial will be in Sylvan Hill Cemetery. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com