Benson Reid Wilcox M.D.

To one of the best doctor's I've known. I can say he saved my life. I was born with a whole in my heart.I was one of the first kids to have open heart surgery at UNC hospital in the early 70's and he did the surgery.I remember my mom said he donated blood and I just knew that is where the freakles on my back came from.(LOL) A few years later while at a friends house they discovered that I had heart surgery and that Dr.Wilcox did it and he lived next door. He looked at my scare and then took...

Ben mentored me from the time I was a medical student and through my surgical residency. What a great friend and role model. You have left behind a great legacy and children all of which makes you immortal.
Kel Cohen Richmond, VA

Reid and Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Shari Grissom

My deepest sympathy to Patsy and the entire family.It was a great honor to visit with Ben and you in your home this past fall and to share and benifit from your knowledge and concerns. I will miss Ben as I am sure will many. William K. (Pat) Reid

Reid - please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! If we can do anything to help out please let us know!

Aunt Ann and Dennis

“Do not stand at my grave and weep..
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star-shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry..
I am not there. I did not die.”

My sincerest condolences - It is only thanks to Dr. Wilcox's skill and intelligence that I am alive today. Please know that I am one of many who will be eternally grateful to him.