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Michael Wilcox Obituary
Age 48
passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009. Michael was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he was dedicated to many ministries in the church. He was employed by Republic Storage Systems. Michael was preceded in death by grandparents, John and Dora Wilcox, Clarence and Catherine Ash. He will be deeply missed by his dedicated and loving wife, Alta Eutsey Wilcox; parents, John and Myrtle Wilcox; sons, Michael II, LaFestus, Antonio and Jori; daughter, Tahneethia; sisters, Kathy Ford, Linda Wilcox and Stephanie Arrington; brothers, Ivan and Mark Wilcox; aunt/sister, Ramona Ash- Saulter and aunt, Lisa Ash and special niece, Zakiah Wilcox; four grandchildren, Nathan, Michael III, Jordan and Marzji'anna and a host of nieces, nephews and godchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 11 a,m, at Antioch Baptist Church, 1103 7th St. NE. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be in the church from 9 a.m. until time of service. The Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. Those wishing to share a fond memory or their condolences may sign the Reed on-line guestbook at our website www.reedfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Wilcox
Kristi Kennelly
May 5, 2009
To the Wilcox family,
May God bless and keep you. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Wrandetta Jennings-Mastin
May 4, 2009
Dear Alta...I was deeply saddened to discover your recent loss as I searched for you after 20years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I still ride by the old Hall Street address when I go back to Montgomery. I never forgot you and I would love to hear from you if you feel up to it. Please contact me. 704.222.1766 Anytime.
Lisa Kerry
April 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
GAYLORD & VAL SWEAT & FAMILY
April 24, 2009
TO THE WILCOX FAMILY;
MAY YOU KNOW THAT WE LIFT YOU UP AND
REMEMBER THAT " GOD HEARS YOUR SILENT TEARS".
Brenda Harris
April 24, 2009
To alta and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow
April 24, 2009
To Alta and Family,
May God Bless you in your time of sorrow!
Danielle and Erika Tillman
John Chiurco
April 24, 2009
To the wilcox family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God watch over and comfort you.
April 24, 2009
To the Wilcox Family,
We would like to convey our heartfelt sorrow to your family. Remember Jesus says "Although we die, yet we shall also live" I remember the years at People's Baptist Church as a child. We will continue to keep your family in prayer until that Great Day!!!
God Bless You,
Reginald Grant, and family
Keith & Sara Maske (Shearer)
April 24, 2009
God, who gave His only Son, understands your sorrow. He knows your pain even before you take it to Him in prayer. And at this very moment, He is reaching out His arms to you and your family.
Rosetta Adkins-Wilkins
April 24, 2009
To Alta and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Michael was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God will hold you in his loving arms and heal your broken heart.
Hershel & Wanda Chenault
April 24, 2009
To Alta & Family
Our hearts were saddened to here of your loss. Do remember that weeping may endure for a night....But JOY will surely come in the morning time. Our prayers are with you and your family as God carries you through these difficult days.
Denise Bonner-Gilmore
April 24, 2009
My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Wilcox family. Mike was a wonderful person. Him and Mark were the first two people that we meant when we moved in the neighborhood when we were kids. He will be greatly missed. May God bless you all and we will keep you in our prayers. R.I.P.
April 23, 2009
APRIL 23,2009
To Sis Alta Wilcox & family.
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We just want you to know that we share in your sorrow .The Canton/Warren/Youngstown Sub-District of Baptist Women of the Northern Ohio Baptist District Association Women's Auxiliary; Sis.Denise Warren president sends their deepest condolences.We pray that God our Father will comfort you and your family at this time.---weeping may endure for a night,but joy cometh inthe morning Psalm 30:5
Sis.Denise Warren President
Sis.Hattie M.Harris Secretary
April 23, 2009
April 23, 2009
Time has surely passed and all of our lives have gone on. However, in this time of sorrow we want to extend our deepest sympathy to the Wilcox family.
Michael was a NICE and POLITE neighborhood friend who will be missed.
May God comfort you all and be your friend and guide.
Joyce Garrett (Alexander)
& Garrett Family
Daphne Robinson
April 23, 2009
My love and prayers goes out to my brother-n law-, Mark(Pamela) and the entire Wilcox family at their time of sorrow.
Daphne Robinson
Patricia Miles
April 23, 2009
To my sister Alta:
I don't have the words to express my sympathy but know I love you but God loves you more! I'm just a phone call away and you are in my prayers
Taviatha (Jackson) James
April 23, 2009
It seems like it wasn't so long ago that we were all kids playing and hanging out in the neighborhood; The Jackson's, Wilcox's, Thomas', Prophet's, Jamerson's, Wells' and more. Although many of us have moved from the old neighborhood, our youth and the families and friends there have not been forgotten. Michael was a wonderful and thoughtful person and his presence will be missed by all. I extend to you all, my deepest sympathy and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Stacie (Horner)-McClain
April 23, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Sheilah Crump
April 23, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
roger wakefield
April 23, 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of need. I knew the wilcox family for many years they are a wonderful family.
Yvette Cleaver
April 23, 2009
Alta,
I was so sorry to hear about your husband my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tahneethia Wilcox
April 23, 2009
Daddy you are deeply missed and there is not a day tht goes by or will go by to were we dont miss u or think about you. every one has a time and even if we think it is to soon god always no best just know we love you so very much and we miss you
c'ya later
love you ur daughter
Charlotte A. Jamerson
April 23, 2009
To the beloved Wilcox family we all know where Michael rest in the Lord's loving arms.(Halleluiah) May God's blessing continue to flow over each and everyone of you. For Michael will be greatly missed. Love you all,
Katara Williams
April 23, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Edythe Elayne Stinson
April 23, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
CATHY RISBY
April 23, 2009
TO MY SPIRITUAL DAUGHTER AND FAMILY, KNOW THAT YOUR HUSBAND SUFFERS NO MORE - HE HAS RECEIVED HIS HEALING - MAY GOD KEEP YOU WRAPPED IN HIS LOVING ARMS TO COMFORT YOU - GIVE YOUR SORROWS TO THE LORD AND HE WILL SPEAK TO YOUR HEART AND GIVE YOU HIS COMPASSION. I LOVE YOU, MY DAUGHTER AND LIFT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY UP BEFORE THE LORD.
Min. Beverly Williams
April 23, 2009
To Alta and family,
Mere words are never enough at this time but please know that there is a God that knows exactly what you need. Lean on Him and draw from Him. He has promised to never leave you nor forsake you and His word is true. Michael is free from pain and suffering and he's with the Lord. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Mary Greene
April 23, 2009
Alta and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. May God watch over you at this time.
Mary Greene
Fitness Quest Friend
Chubby Skillern
April 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need.
Ronnilyn Bell
April 23, 2009
Alta an family
I am sorry to hear of Deacon Michaels's passing. I realize he had been sick in recent months but regardless of the circumstances, loosing a loved one is difficult. The prayers of my family and your Antioch Baptist Church family are with you. May God strengthen and keep you.
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