Name: Visitation for KENNY WILCOX
Start: 2014-11-18T23:30:00.000Z
End: 2014-11-19T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Inc.

Capt. James Kenneth Joe Wilcox Sr., retired Kansas City, KS Fireman, age 78, of Bonner Springs, KS passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be 11 AM, Wed., Nov. 19, at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with burial to follow in Hubble Hill Cemetery in Tonganoxie, KS. Friends may call at the visitation from 5:30 to 8 PM, Tuesday, November 18, at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Vaughn-Trent food pantry in care of the funeral home. Mr. Wilcox was born on September 23, 1936 in Bonner Springs, KS and has lived in Bonner Springs for the last 37 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had worked as a fireman in Kansas City, KS for 22 years, retiring in 1987 as a captain. He has enjoyed driving a school bus for over 40 years, primarily in the Bonner Springs School District. He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Janet Wilcox of the home and four children Joe Wilcox; Diane Wilcox; Debbie Elmer-Wilcox and David Wilcox and his wife Val. Eight grandchildren Mandy, Courtney, Nikki, George and his wife Andrea, Zachary, Stephanie, Parker and Cooper and five great-grandchildren Jada, Jaxson, Alyssa, Audrina and Annie Joe. Alden-Harrington Funerals, Cremations, Pre-Planning. 913-422-4074, AldenHarrington.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Bonnie Luth

November 10, 2022

Gone but not forgotten

Kelley Walker

May 13, 2020

Kenny was the best school bus driver a kid could ask for. He was mine for years, even up to my freshman year (2012-2013). He was always there to listen if we needed to talk and he always cared about our safety. Kenny was the absolute BEST man in the world!

Kim Guyett

November 21, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. Kenny used to be my sons bus driver. He really liked him. Every time we would drive past his house he would say "that's Kenny's house!!"

John & Barbara Punzo

November 20, 2014

To all the Wilcox family we send our sincere sympathy. We just got this very sad news on the 20th otherwise we would of been there to pay our respect to a wonderful man and family. As fellow bus drivers this is a shock. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending each of you our sincere sympathy.

November 19, 2014

Joe I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and Prayer's. Love Cheryl Freeman-Kongorski/Blue Springs

Jamie Sparks

November 19, 2014

Dear Wilcox family so sorry to hear about Kenny's passing. When I attended Bonner Springs High School he would at times drive the bus I rode.Mr.Wilcox was a very kind hearted man. An if you boarded the bus and was in a down mood he was sure to cheer you up.He could just give a smile when you would board his bus and that would make everything better and cheer you up.He will be missed for sure but,not soon to be forgotten.For heaven has gained another precious soul of which will be watching over.With deepest sympathy to all of the Kenny Wilcox family in the loss of Kenny. Former student at Bonner Springs High School
Jamie Allen Sparks

Bill Hollander

November 18, 2014

As a Fire Captain, Kenny will always be the Firefighter I tried to be. He was fun, kind and one tuff Firefighter. I will not forget him.
My thoughts are with your family Kenny,

November 18, 2014

I just cannot conceive that such a great man who would do anything for anybody is gone. Janet my heart goes out to you and the kids. I know how much he was a big part of all your lives. He will be missed by all that knew him. May he rest in peace and be the shining star watching upon you. Bonnie

Pearl King

November 17, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
- The Behm Family (Lewise & Pearl)

November 17, 2014

I was so sad to hear this news. I watched him be the best dad and grandpa. I learned a lot from watching him just love his family. We are praying for comfort and rest for the family.
Randy and Cheris Bass

Rick & Jean Thomas

November 17, 2014

That was quite a shock. We saw him not long ago at Walmart and he had no complaints, even saying he was driving the bus still. So, so sorry and our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. He was a wonderful man and loved by many. We are glad we knew him as a friend. We knew we could depend on if we needed him.

November 17, 2014

There is no way I could put it into a paragraph. The Wilcox's was my second home growing up. Kenny and Janet included all the kids in our neighborhood. Would not trade a single moment or memory. You know you all are in our hearts.
George, Bill, Mary Ann, Jim, John, Tom and Jeannie Stump

George Zarate

November 17, 2014

Our prayers to the entire family, So sorry for your loss.

Dean and Rose Hummelgaard

November 17, 2014

Janet and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for you all,

November 16, 2014

I learned a lot from Captain Wilcox the times I was able to work with him very easy to get along and work with RIP Captain Wilcox. John Jobe

Bob

November 16, 2014

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Wilcox. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Steve Howard

November 16, 2014

Kenny was the very best Captain I had the privilege to work for. The most important part of my Fire Dept. Career was learned under Kennys watch at HQ. Great Man excellent Firefighter. I have always been very proud to say that I worked for Kenny Wilcox. To his family I am so sorry for your loss! He will be missed by many that knew him! Condolences Steve Howard

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