David Robert Wilcox, 82, of
Warrenton, VA, died December 6, 2023, at UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, Haymarket, VA.
He was born on January 26, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Robert Morton Wilcox and Alma Sherwood Wilcox of Minonk, IL. He was preceded in death by both parents and a son, Sean David Wilcox. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor Porter Wilcox, two sons, Robert (Tanya) Wilcox,
Warrenton, VA, and Tony (Robin) Wilcox, Jamestown, TN., four grandchildren, Devyn Wilcox, Vienna, VA, Jessica (Jake) Roth, Richmond, VA, William Wilcox,
Oakland, CA, and Elizabeth Wilcox, Fredericksburg, VA, and sisters Martha (Bob) Peyer, IL and Peggy Bullard, OK.
He was a veteran of the US Army. He worked in sales his entire career with many companies, the last being Tactical & Survival Specialties in Harrisonburg, VA, where he retired at age 74. He was a former Boy Scout Leader with Troop 1471 of
Warrenton, VA, where both sons became Eagle Scouts. He went to Philmont Scout Ranch with Scouts three times. He was a former member of the Remington Lions Club and went to the International Lions Club Convention in Hawaii in 1976, which became his and Eleanor's favorite vacation place. He went several times, going with his entire family for their 50th anniversary. After retirement, he became a Mason with Haymarket Lodge 313, Haymarket, VA. He was a member of the Warrenton Methodist Church and became active in Bethel United Methodist Church in the last several years.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave.,
Warrenton, VA from 10 am to noon. The funeral services will start at noon. He will be laid to rest at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery next to his son Sean.