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Harris Wilcox Obituary
Predeceased in death by his first wife, Wanda Almquist Wilcox, brother Douglas and sister Greta Leighton, Harris is survived by his wife of 15 years, Fern Acomb-Wilcox; son, Craig (Marge) Wilcox of Riga; daughter, Lenore (Tristan) Hohler of Vero Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, long time business associates, many friends and admirers.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 8 pm. on Sunday, August 8th at Bergen Presbyterian Church, 38 S. Lake Ave., Bergen. Services will be held on Monday, August 9th at 11:30 a.m. in the Hale Auditorium at the Cultural Life Center at Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 West Side Drive, Rochester, NY 14624. Memorials to Fern Wilcox for use in the Harris Wilcox Memorial Scholarship. Arrangements by the H.E. Turner & Company Funeral Home, Bergen. Online condolences may be made at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harris Wilcox
August 8, 2010
Dear Fern, Craig and Family,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family on the passing of Harris. He was a Legend in Auctioneering! We always looked forward to seeing him at the conventions of the National and New York State Auctioneers Associations. As the first President of the New York State Auctioneers Association, I knew he helped many New York State Auctioneers to strive for excellence and integrity in the auction business. This is what I have strived to do over the last 37 years.
May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace, Amen!
Bernard J. (Bernie) and Wendy Brzostek & family and Margaret T. Brzostek, Phoenix, NY
Audrey Cooper
August 5, 2010
Fern, Craig and Family - so sorry to hear of Harris' passing - I will remember him as a dapper dresser, wonderful horseman, and generous giver of his auctioneering talents to the Northampton Driving Society at our annual banquet. What an interesting life he must have had! And how lucky you all were to be a part of it!
Marilyn Wright
August 4, 2010
Dear Craig and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father, a true icon in the area. I am sure with all the people your family involved with, you will not remember me, however I was a regular at your auctions for years.
Again my deepest sympathy. Your Dad, Husband,Grandfather was a true gentleman.
Marilyn Koss Wright
August 4, 2010
Dear Fern, Craig, Lenore and beloved family of Harris Wilcox,
I love you all and miss Harris with you. What a man! What a life!
How do I describe such a wonderful man?
I will begin by saying.......Harris Wilcox was "ONE OF A KIND AND A VERY KIND ONE."
Harris cared for people. All kinds of people.....young, old and in between. He learned that from his Father.......GOD.
Harris loved God, people, family, friends, horses, and a good, juicy steak!
I was one of the privileged ones to have known Harris. He helped me purchase my first car when I was working with Youth For Christ in Rochester, NY. He came to my father's funeral and gave me one of his famous, unforgettable hugs. He was like a father to me. He gave me wise, loving counsel when I got married to my dear wife Donna. He told me to be gentle and kind. I still try to live by that good counsel.
He had a smile that could melt your heart. I loved him. Still do.
He bought me lunch many times and we would pray in his big Lincoln or Cadillac and strategize together how to bring young people closer to Jesus and help them realize how much God loves them.
I will never forget Harris Wilcox.
Such a generous, gracious man and faithful servant. Truly a gift from God to my life.
May God bless you all as you treasure the wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, God gave to you and the "magical memories" of love and laughter you have had with him.
Rejoicing with you in his life and legacy and look forward with you to a holy reunion in Heaven.
Gratefully in God's comforting, Amazing Grace,
Bill Gassett
Crescendo Ministries
Huron, Ohio
Philippians 1:3
Dave Corbett
August 3, 2010
Always enjoyed Harris and will forever picture him in his Stetson hat
ANNE HALL
August 3, 2010
CRAIG AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR LOSS. I FONDLY REMEMBER YOUR FATHER AND ALL THE GREAT TIMES I HAD WITH YOUR AUCTIONS. I EVEN BOOKED A FEW. GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND ALL.
ANNE
August 1, 2010
CONDOLENCES FROM JIM AND CAROL JACKSON OF SPENCERPORT,NY
CAROL IS THE GRANDAUGHTER OF HARVEY WAY
Wanda Wilson-Simpson
August 1, 2010
Dearest Fern,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sherry Mae Keck
August 1, 2010
Fern, thanks for letting the "trailride campers" back in Penna know of Harris' passing. Harris and you always made us feel right at home when we visited your place up here. My thoughts are with you and those who surround you as you gather to comfort one another and share fond memories of a life truly lived to it's fullest.
August 1, 2010
Mr. Wilcox was a great man. Many years I attended the 4-H Livestock Auctions with my father and loved his amiable manners and professionalism. The world was lucky to have had such a person. God Bless the Wilcox family. Sincerely,
Kevin Hickey
Sharon Kettenburg-Sage
August 1, 2010
Craig
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement.
My Dad and I always admired your Dad. Now the two of them are together again. They referred to themselves as "The Spirit of 19".
God Bless.
David Roberts
August 1, 2010
Lenore, my prayers are with you and your family at this time. Your father lived a long and eventful life and his influence for God and his high moral standards will be missed by even those who knew him slightly. Bless you, David Roberts
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