Jerry Harold Wilcox
Jerry Harold Wilcox, 79, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the family residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Wilcox was born in Athens, Tn. and he was the son of the late Viola Rue Wilcox and Robert Wilcox. His sons, David Harold Wilcox, Scotty Ray Wilcox, granddaughter, Christina Wilcox, sister, Sue Baker and brother Larry Wilcox also preceded him in death.
Mr. Wilcox was a roofer most of his life and he owned and operated Wilcox Roofing. He enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes and watching sports. Mr. Wilcox attended the Church of God.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Sally Wilcox, Cleveland, daughter, Gail Wilcox, sons, Jerry Dean Wilcox (Angie), Jackie Wilcox (Barbara), all of Cleveland, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, sisters, Gina Baker, Riceville, Lila Jean Wilcox, Dale Wilcox both of Athens, Tennessee, brothers, Rodney Wilcox (Glenda), Robert Wilcox, Joel Wilcox, all of McMinn County, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews.
The Remembrance of Life Service will be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Chapel with Reverend Don Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Dean Wilcox, Jerry Wilcox, Jonathan Wilcox, Eddie Gates, Jamie Loudermilk and David Maynard serving as casket bearers.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Chapel who has charge of the arrangements.
You may share your condolences and your memories with the Wilcox family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.