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Ronald Wilcox Obituary
Born in Johnson City, Tenn., on Aug. 2, 1941, the son of the late Harry O. and Grace Treadway Wilcox, he had resided in this area his entire life.
Mr. Wilcox graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in music.
He was band director at Colonial Heights Middle School for 28 years and was a private horn instructor for over 30 years in the Kingsport area. He also played in the Charles Goodwin Band.
Mr. Wilcox was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of the Colonial Heights Christian Church.
Ron felt very blessed to do in life what he loved the most, to play and teach music.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice D. Carrier Wilcox in 1994, and a sister, Barbara Jane Garland. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Lou Wilcox of the home; two daughters, Angela Wilcox Hayes and husband Michael of Kingsport and Susan Christian and husband Chris of Kingsport; one son, Bradley Wilcox and wife Rose of Johnson City; one stepdaughter, Katie Parsons of Johnson City; one stepson, John Parsons and wife Devin of Kingsport; five grandchildren, Brett Hayes, Josh Hayes, Aaron Hayes, Braedon Wilcox and Ty Christian; and four step-grandchildren, Kathy Fowler, Gaige Frazier, Jonathan Hayes and Meagan Blair.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Colonial Heights Christian Church. A memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Hugh Thompson and Stan Leonard, ministers, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to ETSU Foundation, General Music Scholarship Fund in memory of Ron Wilcox, P.O. Box 70712, Johnson City, TN 37614. Please visit us at www.mem.com to place a condolence to the Wilcox family.
East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mark Cox
January 5, 2007
I was a student of Mr. Wilcox in the 1970s. My brother and I both played trumpet and took private lessons with him. He was one of the adults who most had an influence on me and I've always been grateful for all he did. In addition to being a great teacher, he was a friend who was interested in the welfare of his students. He certainly had a positive impact on generations of students.
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Jeri "Ann" Noe-Bailey
January 4, 2007
To the family of Mr. Wilcox:
I am a prior student of Mr. Wilcox's. He inspired me like many others to continue there future in music. My eighth grade year he did our spring concert, and he said that it would be his last concert. Me and my fellow students were honored to be the last group he would conduct at Colonial Heights Middle School. It was the year that the movie "The Titanic" came out. We begged to do that theme song for our spring concert. He often said, he like to do old classics, but Mr. Wilcox said alright, and we got to do it!! It turned out wonderful.
I use to see him every once in awhile around Colonial Heights he always rememberd us-- all of us!! He would say "Jeri" hows it going these days? He was the only teacher I think I would let get by calling me that(my first name)!!
He was an awesome teacher, and inspired me to continue threw to high shcool band. I am sure that there are many others he has inspired as well. I use to love to hear the upper classman tell the Mr. Wilcox stories. When we get together we still tell Mr. Wilcox stories!! He would always say this is a "Mallox Moment" guys!!! We would hehe haw every time he would say that!! I hope my memories of Mr. Wilcox bring you company during your time of loss. I wish the warmest memories be at your families side threw the days ahead.
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