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James Rollin Wilcoxson

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James Wilcoxson Obituary

James Rollin Wilcoxson, 63, born in Van Nuys, California passed away on March 20, 2006. Jim graduated from Santa Fe High school in Santa Fe, NM. He served in the New Mexico Air National Guard, and was activated during the Pueblo Crisis. Jim graduated from Denver University in Denver, CO, and worked in lighting for GE in Denver, CO and Hendersonville, NC from 1965-1981. The Wilcoxsons moved to Chandler, AZ in 1981 to start two new endeavors. Jim created Engineered Lighting Systems, his own lighting company in Tempe. He was also very instrumental in starting Christ Presbyterian Church in Chandler along with his father, Rollin, and minister, Clyde Reed. Jim went on to teach the adult Sunday School class at five different churches, and later help Clyde start Good News Presbyterian Church In Gilbert. Jim and his wife Judy (who would have been married for 39 years in May) enjoyed countless Sun Devils, Cardinals, and Diamondback games throughout the years. Later Jim's passions were camping with Judy, and spending time with his six grandchildren, Sean, Jakob, Alexana, Kyra, Jaxon, and Ryan. Jim was preceded in death by his father Rollin, and his mother Ann. He is survived by his wife Judy, his brother Greg, sons Geoff and TJ, and daughter-in-laws, Darcy and Donna. Family and friends are invited to the visitation Friday from 4-7:30 PM at Tempe Mortuary and the funeral service on Saturday at 10 is at Bethany Community Church, 6240 S. Price Rd., Tempe. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home, 1188 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ 85224.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 23, 2006.

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19 Entries

Patricia (Shaw) Drennan

April 13, 2006

Please accept my sympathy. It has been many years but I remember Jimmy with fondness.

Susan ( Lowndes) Robbins

April 9, 2006

Was so sorry to hear of Jims death and offer my sympathy to his family. .It was so nice to read about Jims life and his love for the Lord. I went to Santa Fe High School with him.

Debbie Pace Rouse

April 7, 2006

Dearest Judy, Geoff and T.J., Jane Apple called yesterday with the sad news of Jim's passing. I called mom and dad and they were saddened as well.Jane was kind enough to forward the obituary to me. I love you all and will keep you in my prayers. Some of my fondest memories of high school were spent with you all and babysitting in your home. I live 5 minutes from where you lived when I babysat. I know the grandchildren are as sweet and loving as your two boys were.God bless you all--Debbie Pace Rouse

Jane Apple

April 5, 2006

Judy, You still have friends in Hendersonville who love you. I moved here in 76 and you and Jim were here. What a surprise to have my high school friend here in NC. Who would have thought it? Love to you and the boys. Jane Porter Apple

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Kellye Serrano

April 4, 2006

Dear Judy, Geoff, TJ & families, You were like a family to me! I dearly love you all. When I worked at Ann's Hallmark for Ann and Rollin, you wrapped your arms around this homesick girl from Douglas. I am so sorry about the huge loss of that beautiful husband and father. I know you will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Ann McConvery Duerksen

April 1, 2006

My brother John graduated with Jimmy and thought he was good people. After reading the guest book it seems that he added good things to many lives. Congratulations, and thank you to the family for love up close and personal a gift that lasts forever.

Tim Bennett

March 29, 2006

Jim was a great guy, always friendly and a smile on his face for everyone. His life was too short. It was wonderful to hear of his life's activities. I still remember him heading up to D.U. Seeing the guest book reminds me of all the wonderful times we as a group had together as students at Santa Fe High School. We need to have a 50th reunion in 2010 and salute Jim's memory! My sincerest sympathies to Jim's family.

Tim Bennett

Donna Clauser Haltom

March 27, 2006

I wish to express my sympathy to Jim's family. I knew him in high school, he was a great young man. It seems like only yesterday that we were all getting ready to go to a football game to watch "Jimmy" and my boyfriend, Steve Earnest play. Donna

Eddie Romero

March 27, 2006

It's been awhile since I've seen Jim or any of his family but my prayers have been with him throughout his illness. My prayers are now for all of his surviving family. God Bless all of You

Bunnie Lange Rotto

March 26, 2006

I extend my sympathy to all Jim's family and friends. Jim's quiet confidence, competence and charm helped make our high school graduating class special. I will miss him even though I haven't seen him in about 40 years.

Peggy Leslie Stark

March 25, 2006

I knew Jim at Santa Fe High School and graduated with him. I think it was too soon for him to leave us. You have my sympathy and all my prayers are with you. You had a wonderful person in your life for so many years and I'm sure he'll be waiting for you on down the way.

Vaya Con Dios, Jim,

Jacqueline Eide Thuma

March 25, 2006

I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We were classmates at Santa Fe High School. Although we hadn't kept in touch since then, I will remember him with the fondest of memories. My heartfelt sympathy is sent to his family. I know their love for him will sustain them and give them strength during this difficult time.

Neel Storr

March 25, 2006

Although I have not kept up with Jim for many many years, it sounds like he had a wonderful fulfilled life. I am sorry to hear of his departure.

Ed Burckhardt

March 25, 2006

Jim and I graduated from SFHS in the same class.

Please accept my sympathy.

Ann Miller Baugh

March 25, 2006

I too am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I went to high school with him in Santa Fe and remember him fondly.

Stephen Earnest

March 25, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jimmy was a classmate and teammate at Santa Fe High School. Jimmy was truly one of the good guys and I still share precious memories of some of our titmes together. May you find peace at this time of sorrow and reflect with joy for a life well lived, too soon gone.

Marjane Ryals McDougall

March 23, 2006

I was so sorry to hear about Jim. Although I hadn't seen him in many years, I have very fond memories of him from Santa Fe High School.

Cindy (Boyd) Lincicum

March 23, 2006

Judy, Geoff, TJ and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May God comfort each of you and surround you with His love.

With deepest sympathy,

Dawn Hogans, RN

March 23, 2006

My deepest sympathy in the loss of Jim. I am truly grateful to have been able to care for him at Banner Desert. He touched my life in a way words can't describe. Please accept my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Dawn Hogans, RN Banner Desert Medical Center, 4A

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