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Clarence WILCOX Obituary
Deacon Clarence "Flip" Wilcox Jr., devoted husband, father, and grandfather (Poppie), was born to Clarence A. Wilcox Sr. and Mary M. Wilcox in Landstuhl, Germany, on Nov. 14, 1960. He went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence A. Wilcox Sr., on Oct. 4, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Constance L. Wilcox; mother, Pastor Mary M. Wilcox; sons, Jawann A. Wilcox (LaToya) and Jaren D. Wilcox; brothers, Wyndal (Johnessa) Wilcox and Charles (Amy) Wilcox; sisters, Deborah (Arthur) Williams, Rebecca McClodden, Lesia (Darryl) Parker, Robyn (Braden) Friday, and Nichole (Leslie) Yarbough; grandchildren, Joshua, Jordyn and Jaxen; grandmother, Eddie Mae Smith; godchildren, Briana Harris and Darrius Parker; in-laws; Dolores R. Moody, Willie and Peggy Moody; brothers-in-law, David B. Brown, Timothy O. and Jason Moody; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and numerous friends from around the world.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Make a Difference Fund Mark Ellis, MD. Endowment Fund for Cancer Care Advancement, Riverside Health System Foundation, c/o Riverside Health System, 701 Town Center Dr., Suite 1000, Newport News, VA 23606-9824.
Professional services by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby and Valanti R. Lambert, Directors, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clarence WILCOX
Margaret Thompson
April 11, 2022
I always remember your warm smile and kind spirit that could always lighten up a room or a person with a heavy load. So glad I was fortunate to be a part of you and Connie's lives. I especially remember your visit to Sheppard AFB, TX when you were on USAF Basketball Team. Juwann and Connie came to visit me and my daugther Candice. You lived a beautiful Christ like life w/wonderful family. Hope I can do and live up to the same. Your star shines brightly above. Love always, Margaret Thompson
Margaret Thompson
April 7, 2021
I'm so truly grateful God brought you and Flip together as it was somehow always meant to be. You both have a wonderful God given gift of not only lighting up and touching each others lives with your loving, beautiful, wonderful and awesome smiles and glowing personalties, but of those who had/have the golden oportunities of having you both in their lives whether being short or long. His love and care for his family and others will always be remembered; whether being on a beautiful sunny day or as a rainbow after a severe storm. I'm so truly grateful of having the pleasure of loving and knowing you both. Forever in my ❤ thoughts and . Love you always Connie
Margaret Thompson
Yoly Negron
April 27, 2011
Our condolences to the family. We met Flip by email and corresponded over the years. He was an inspiration to us and we will miss him.
With love,
Al, Yoly, Jose & Jhomara Negron
Aaron Friday
April 26, 2011
I love you so much uncle flip you will be missed but i know your up in heaven dancing around the throne of our king and i will see you again in the presence of the our God
Jennifer/Ricky Hornsby
April 21, 2011
Connie, we will truly missed Flip and his humors. But we know that he is in a better place and at peace.
Lesia Parker
April 21, 2011
To My Family,
It is so hard to say good-bye, to a loving brother that was so happy all the time. He is truly missed. I thank god for allowing him to be with us for 20 years after the surgery, and he never complained. He always had a beautiful smile on his face, and had a word of encouragement for anyone. He was the angel down here on this earth for us, and god needed him up there. We can have the peace in knowing that Flip is in a better place and waiting to see us up there. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten. I thank god for him daily. My family please keep the faith and god will see us through this hard time.
brianna friday
April 20, 2011
Words can not express how much we will miss you uncle flip! WE LOVE YOU! No one may know our individual pain but God knows and sees all. The only thing we have to do is trust him to bring us through. I love you family!
ky washington
April 19, 2011
My condolences to your family. He was a wonderful person. Kyeisha Washington aka Ky Richardson.
Leon & Michelle
April 19, 2011
Connie,
We offer our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your entire family. Although it has been many years since we were stationed at Eglin, I have very fond memories of both of you. Flip was a very friendly and loving person and will be missed by many. We hope the love you and Flip shared will help comfort you in the days ahead.
Michelle, Leon, Adrian & Alyx
Brittany Grove
April 19, 2011
Hello Family,
It is tough to think of life now without Uncle Flip,but we know that he would rather us think about the good times and the eternal life that he now has with our heavenly father. He wants us to have that eternal life so that we can once again laugh, smile and joke with him and poppee at the feet of our father.
I love you Auntie Connie, Jawann and Jaren
Love Bertnonelly :) (Brittany Grove)
Pam Pennix
April 15, 2011
Constance,
You and your family are in my prayers. I attended FAHS High School with "Flip" May the Lord continue to comfort each of you.
Tiffany McCrannery
April 15, 2011
I will always remember you Sis. Connie and Bro. Flip as the smiling family, through everything I always saw a smile when I saw you all in church many years ago at Grace Tabernacle. I send my deepest condolences and prayers your way as God comforts and strengthens your family through this trying time. It has been a pleasure and honor to have known you both, and we shall see Flip again right now he is hanging out with Our Father in perfect peace! Sending love your way from the McCrannery Family
Vera McPherson
April 14, 2011
Connie,you and the entire Wilcox family have my deepest sympathy. Stay strong and may God bless each of you.
Laura Bartlett
April 14, 2011
We feel very blessed to have seen Flip in Las vegas last year at the FAHS reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wilcox family.
ALFORD NERO
April 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wilcox Family. May God continue his blessings upon you all.
Gwendolyn Coston
April 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wilcox family from the Coston family. Flip was like a little brother to me, in fact some people thought he was one of us. There is no sorrow that God can't get you through, just trust, lean and hold on
Stacey Goforth
April 13, 2011
Connie-
My thoughts and prayer's go out to you and your family. I thought a great deal for Clearance. We worked together several year's and got to talk almost everyday. He always had a kind word to say and a smile to share to everyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Stacey Goforth
April 13, 2011
Connie my prayer's go out to you and your family. I thought a great deal of Clearance. He and I worked together for several year's. I was sadden by the news of his passing. He alway's had a smile to share with everyone. He will be greatly missed by many.
Kelvin Arthur
April 13, 2011
Connie,
Know that God will comfort and sustain you during this loss and that friends have you in their thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy, Kelvin Arthur & family
Margaret Thompson
April 13, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Our hearts, thoughts, prayers and love to you all. - The Thompson Family (Margaret, Todd and Candice)
Margaret Thompson
April 13, 2011
You all are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences - Thompson Family (Margaret, Todd and Candice)
Ada (Adams) Henderson
April 12, 2011
To The Wilcox family, my prayers are with you, may God give you strenght from on high. Flip has made it to where we are all trying to go. He is now safe in the arms of Jesus.
Deborah Owens
April 12, 2011
Connie and Family, I just want you to know that you are in my prayers and I will continue to pray for you all. Connie, I didnt know your husband but just knowing he was married to you with your beautiful smile,and a kind word all the time, I know he was a wonderful man...I love you and always remember....God is always walking beside you.... Deborah Lee Owens
Eloria Jacob
April 12, 2011
To The Wilcox Family,
All my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Sincerly,
Eloria (Coleman ) Jacob ,Frankfurt American High '78
Lara, Flip and Chola at the 2010 FAHS reunion.
Chola Cortes
April 12, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Wilcox family. He was a great friend and he will truly be missed. RIP my friend. Sincerely, Chola "Gallardo" Cortes.
kevin locke
April 12, 2011
he always had a reason to smile, and was a great freind to all
Danyrea "Cookie" Hassan
April 12, 2011
My deepest and sincere condolences to Connie and the Wilcox family. Clarence, affectionately known as Flip touched the hearts of many. I will forever hold in my spirit the fond memories I spent with him in Germany and for God allowing our friendship to transcend time and reconnect us last year. The love he had for his family was evident and he still saw fit to extend that love to his friends. He may be home with the Lord, but he will never be forgotten. May the light, love and comfort of Christ be with you always. God bless.
April 12, 2011
Rejoice in strength
Prayers and Love!
Panderina Soumas & Family
Karen Williams
April 12, 2011
Connie and family, words cannot express my deepest sympathies at the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, and all of the other roles that Flip filled in the lives of those who loved him. He was such a wonderful soul and he will probably never really know how many lives he touched as he passed through this world. Know that heaven has a wonderful angel who will be waiting to greet all of us who make it to the pearly gates. Flip, you are missed my friend. Time did not allow us to see each other again on this side but I know that I will see you one day. Rest in peace. - Karen Williams and Family
Deborah Williams
April 12, 2011
Connie sending much love to you and the family.I was blessed to spend time with you and my brother in October.He might be gone but never forgotten.Love Big Sister Debbie
Lakeisha Churchill-Noel
April 12, 2011
To Connie and family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss and know Flip is in a better place now where he does not have to suffer but can await the day to see you again! May God continue to give you strength, understanding, and comfort as he has been. May God bless you and your family. If you need anything let me know.
Al & Karen Watkins
April 12, 2011
Connie and family, May God bless you with peace and comfort at this time of loss.
Jim Botkin
April 12, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Flip's passing but as many others have so eloquently expressed, he is in a better place, one where we will meet again. I was a teammate of Flip's on the 1978 Frankfurt American H.S. basketball team and he was an inspiration to me. A great guy and obviously a fantastic family man...his legacy will live on.
May God bless you all.
Verena (Resie) Harris
April 12, 2011
To the Wilcox family
I am very saddened to hear of Flip's passing. He was my high school (FAHS) friend and the memories I have of him are ones I will cherish forever. May God give you strength and comfort in your time of sorrow.
Lisa Poovey Berwyn
April 12, 2011
Dear Wilcox family,
May Christ's love comfort you as you go through this difficult time. All of us at Frankfurt American High School loved and adored Flip. He was a wonderful person and a great athlete. Peace be with you.
April 12, 2011
To Connie and The Wilcox family
If God brings you to it. He will bring you through it. Difficult moments, seek God . Painful moments trust God.
You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You during this time. Delil Basile Bossier City La.
Kim Crumley (FAHS '79)
April 12, 2011
Sending much love to you all this week and especially tomorrow...
Irving Cobb
April 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 12, 2011
My heart goes out to Connie & her family during this time. I was truly blessed to have had an opportunity to see Flip once again after 30 years! What a warm, caring & God loving man he turned out to be! He will be missed beyond measure. I know he is in a better place, gone but never forgotten. Connie you & your family are in my prayers. Love Pat Bell
Mark Harris
April 12, 2011
Just two days my elder, he was always reaching for the sky. It was like reconnecting with a brother when we met 30 years later. the friendly smile, the quick come back to a joke and the love he showed others never changed. We talked about our ball playing days and the things we use to do on the court. But nothing could compare to the pride he showed when he spoke of family and his love of God.
Rest in Peace Flip, a good man who made others better by being around him.
Lenora Moody-Oliver
April 12, 2011
To the Wilcox family,
Connie and family. Your family have our deepest sympathy in the passing of Flip. God knew his pain and suffering and said "FLIP it's time for you to come home and rest.
Connie, Flip will be looking down and seeing over you and the young men. Remember that Weeping may endure for a moment but Joy will come in the morning.
Connie we the Moody/Oliver family are just a phone call away.
Lenora-804-577-0525
We love you
Angela J. Norris
April 12, 2011
To the Wilcox family: I loved "Flip" like a brother. His free spirit ignited any room he entered. I met him at Rhein Mein AB in 1979! We shared a birthday month together. Truly a wonderful man. He will be missed, but never forgotten. May the peace of God, rest, rule and abide with you all, love, Angela J. Norris USAF, San Francisco, CA
Theo Myers
April 12, 2011
Connie and family,
I am sorry of the loss of your beloved husband Flip. He was a wonderful person to know and he loved the Lord. He always gave thanks for his life, his family,the church and the people who touched his life. There are no words to express your loss. Keep the memeories of Flip close to your heart. My prayers are with you each day. May God Bless and keep you and your family in days to come and give comfort.
Jenene Reaves
April 12, 2011
I was shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of classmate and old friend, Flip. May your beautiful memories provide comfort during your time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Jenene
April 12, 2011
Connie, sons and Family, when the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. You are in our prayers. Willie and Jennifer Hollis, Biloxi, Ms, (Rebecca's long time friends)
Tony Coston
April 12, 2011
The struggle is over and now you get to reap the rewards. Rest in Peace my brother, I'll see you on the "Flip" side.. Tony Coston
The Wilcox Family (May 2002).
Rob and Pam Fulton
April 12, 2011
Dear Connie and family. I'm in shock of Flip's passing. I know he is at home with our Heavenly Father rejoicing. You and your family are in my prayers as you are trying to process it all. God has bless you greatly with the time and laughter you guys shared over the years. My prayer is that God will met you and you all where you are and encourage, extra strength, and love you though this time forward. I'm praying for even greater strength than what I've seen while working for you and encouraged us though our family issues.
April 12, 2011
To the Wilcox family: my heart goes out to you all and prayers of comfort only from the Lord Himself can give. Be Blessed, He is Faithful. All our help comes from the Lord. Betsy Robins (Hampton,Virginia)
Stephen Mallette
April 12, 2011
Praying for Peace, Comfort and Love for Connie and the entire Wilcox Family
Daryl Trotter
April 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy Balderson
April 12, 2011
Connie and Family,
I was so shocked and saddened to see this posted on FB. I always think of you and know that your strength and your faith in God will see you through. God Bless you and your family. With sympathy, Cindy Dungan Balderson
Debbie Grimes-Bass
April 12, 2011
God is a loving God there is no mistakes in his doing...Tears flow because we only know how to love in the present But there is a every after and there are no tears no pain only the love that God will someday show us how to enjoy...Love to you and your family....Debbie Grimes-Bass
Monica Taylor-Lee
April 12, 2011
Connie,
I was so sorry to hear of Flip's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We know he is in a much better place, as he is now with the other angels in heaven.
Yours in Christ,
Monica Taylor Lee and Family
757-573-4699
John & Stephanie Cooker
April 12, 2011
Dear Connie and Family,
We were sorry to read about the Flip’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great sorrow. We sincerely hope that you and your family find comfort in the many happy memories you have of Flip.
Ken Thompson
April 12, 2011
Connie,
We are so saddened to hear about the loss of your dear husband Flip. My wife and I had the pleasure of knowing you both while I was serving as Minister of Music at Grace Taberbacle Church in Arlington, VA several years ago. I remember Flip as a very friendly, warm, and fun guy to be around and I often reflected back on those times. Connie Please know that you and your family are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ken and Fay Thompson
Amber Jones
April 12, 2011
To my family, I love you all and I am praying for you. We were truly blessed with an angel from God and now God has called his angel to come home. He is watching over every one of us (even me in Afghanistan). Even though it hurts and we miss him he is in a better place. Uncle Flip, I love you and you will be missed, and may you Rest in Peace. Love your niece
Amber Jones and Jones Family
Shenika
April 12, 2011
RIP Flip
Ann Galloway
April 12, 2011
Memories of Flip's smile will always warm my heart. Connie, Jawaan, Jaren...my prayers for you will continue as you deal with your loss.
Jonne Johnson
April 12, 2011
My heart is heavy as I read of the passing of your loved one. I met Clarence while working at Nextel and always found him to be a perfect gentlemen and always full of encouragement for everyone. I dont remember a day that went by that Clarence didnt have a kind word. For awhile I think our commissary hours were the same ...regardless of what time I would shop I would always see Clarence.
It's been a few years since we have seen each other, but I am grateful for the memories.
Janice Pullen
April 12, 2011
To the Wilcox family,
You all are in my prayers.
The Lord said, "Let your light shine." Well, this brother took HIM at HIS word and did just that...everywhere he went. There is no doubt Deacon Flip was a faithful servant of the "Most High" GOD.
The beauty of the love and laughter Flip shared with his wife, sons, extended family, and the church family is beyond measure.
Please take care of your hearts dear ones for there is where you will find Deacon Flip until you meet again.
Rest in peace, my brother in Christ.
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