Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Cotner Funeral Home

7369 East Main Street

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

James Wilcoxon Obituary

Wilcoxon James Harold Wilcoxon "Jim", age 89, passed away on January 13, 2015. Born March 18, 1925 in Coshocton, Ohio to Harold E. and Helen R. Wilcoxon. Jim, Co-Founder of Johnsons Real Ice Cream Co., Bexley, Ohio, was a WWII Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Wilkes-Barrie in the Pacific. In retirement he formed Wilcoxon Construction and Repair building several homes and churches. Jim was a member of Reynoldsburg Baptist Church. He enjoyed helping others and served 8 years on the Reynoldsburg Board of Education. He graduated from Muskingum University where he met his wife, Hope. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Bill Wilcoxon. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Hope Wilcoxon; son, James (Leslie) Wilcoxon, Jr.; grandchildren, Matthew (Lisa) and Jeff (Jenny) Wilcoxon; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Charlie, Kate, Anna, and Caroline Wilcoxon; sister-in-law, Louise Wilcoxon; nieces and nephew, Susan (Don) Hite, Sally (Jim) Lathrop, Andy and Scott, Nancy (Jerry) Davidson, Kelsey, Willis (Erin) Wilcoxon Jr, Andy and Kelly; extended family, Dr. and Mrs. Michael (Bev) Soult, Michael, Christian (Tracy) and McKinley Soult. Funeral service Friday, January 16, 2015, 11 a.m. at Reynoldsburg Baptist Church, 887 Rose Hill Road, Reynoldsburg. The family will receive fiends 1 1/2 hours before the service and during luncheon at the church following interment at Glen Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Reynoldsburg Baptist Church or Hospice Services at Methodist Elder Care, 124 B Dorchester Sq., Suite 200, Westerville, Ohio 43081. A special thank you to Pastor Steve Cavanaugh, Dr. James Soldano, Wesley Ridge Day Care, Woodlands, "Our Family Home", Hospice, the membership of Reynoldsburg Baptist Church, and many dear friends. Messages may be sent to his family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for James Wilcoxon

Not sure what to say?





Casey Strickling

March 2, 2023

I worked as a student manager 1972 - 1974 at Johnson's Ice Cream. Jim Wilcoxon taught me the value of doing things right every time, to serve our customers the best way we could. Taught me to not interrupt when someone was talking and to listen and learn from everyone you could. Thank you God for sharing Jim Wilcoxon with me.

Carl and Marquetta Gulley

February 13, 2022

Hope, You probably don´t remember us as we have been gone from Reynoldsburg so many years, but both Carl and I remember you and Jim very well. We were a young married couple with a new baby when we met you and Jim at church. You invited us into your home during the holidays and we had you all in our home as well for dinner. I know you miss Jim but the wonderful thing about our faith is that we KNOW we will see and be with our loved ones again in our real home, heaven. Thanks to both you and Jim for being such good friends to us when we lived in Reynoldsburg. We will always be grateful for your friendship!

January 21, 2015

IJUST HEARD OF YOUR LOSS AND I AM TRULY SORRY FOR THIS FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. HELP EACH OTHER. I PRAY FOR YOU. ALICE L. TRENT

Merry Milk Maid

January 16, 2015

Deepest Sympathy to the family at this loss. As a family business ourselves, we admire how Jim has continued to keep Johnson's Real Ice Cream growing into the fourth generation. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

January 15, 2015

Jim Wilcoxon set the bar very high when it came to being a husband, a father, a employer and a very generous community presence. His family mirrors in so many ways his many strengths. Jim always greeted me with a wide smile and a firm handshake and the statement-that there was nothing wrong with him. Being his physician was an honor-I will miss our time together. Hope and family did mighty work in caring and loving him in these last years-they made life joyful even in difficult times. Jim made life better for all of us---Jim Soldano

Bill Bendler

January 14, 2015

My mentor and good friend! He was an inspiration to me.

RIP

Herb USMC

January 14, 2015

One of "THE"

Herb USMC

January 14, 2015

USS Wilkes-Barrie 103 / Pacific

Herb USMC

January 14, 2015

Herb USMC

January 14, 2015

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

January 14, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today."Fair winds and following seas". Thank YOU for your service,Jim....... And Semper Fi.

Gene & Sue Skaggs

January 14, 2015

Jim,
saddened to hear about your dad, will keep you and your family and mom in prayer

January 14, 2015

I was Jim's first customer at Johnson's Real Ice Cream..He let the three of us ( Kim McGovern, Jimmy Murphy and myself) in the night before his first opening day..Jim was a fine gentleman who always held his customers in high esteem..A really great guy.. Jim Ryan

Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results

Make a Donation
in James Wilcoxon's name

Memorial Events
for James Wilcoxon

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Cotner Funeral Home

7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor James Wilcoxon's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more