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Gaylon Wilcoxson Obituary

Wilcoxson, Gaylon Andrew Sr.,

passed away on August 14, 2015.

He was an Army veteran and worked in the flooring industry for over 30 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. He had a passion for NASCAR and watching his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. race.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Betty Wilcoxson and sister, Brenda Joyce Wilcoxson.

Gaylon is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Nancy Smith Wilcoxson; sons, Gaylon Wilcoxson, Jr. and David (Jamie) Wilcoxson; beloved grandchildren, Gavin, Kendyl, Peyton and Samuel Wilcoxson; brother, Bill Wilcoxson; sisters, Barbara, Belinda, Beverly and Bethny and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 16, 2015, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Louisville Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway) and Monday, August 17, 2015, from 3-7 p.m. with a celebration of Gaylon's life beginning at 7 p.m. www.newcomerkentuckiana.com

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

Published by Courier-Journal on Aug. 16, 2015.

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Aug

16

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Newcomer Funeral Home SW Louisville Chapel

10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY

Aug

17

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel

10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272

Aug

17

Celebration of Life

7:00 p.m.

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel

10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272

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Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel

10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272

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