Norman Jack Wilcox

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Norman Wilcox Obituary

Norman Jack Wilcox Sunfield Norman Jack Wilcox, born April 30, 1926 to Martha and Voigt Wilcox, died on August 22, 2011 at the age of 85. Jack passed peacefully at his home with his family by his side and was welcomed into the wonder of heaven because of his faith in Christ. A lifelong resident of Sunfield, Jack's number one priority was his family. After serving in World War II, Jack attended Michigan State University on the GI bill. He loved playing golf and softball. Jack (Norm) worked at TRW in Portland for 32 and-a-half years until his retirement. Jack married Phyllis France on August 2, 1959. He was an avid supporter of Lakewood High School athletics and Michigan State University basketball and volleyball. Jack was a lifelong attendee of Sunfield United Brethren Church. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his brother LaVerne. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, son, Stephan (Gail) Wilcox, daughters, Jill (Doug) Bishop, and Julie (Kevin) Collins, grand-children, Marla and Matt Wilcox and Sydney and Elena Bishop, sister, Beth (Lindy) Hynes, his brothers and sisters from Phyllis' family, several nieces and nephews, and many others who were dear to Jack. Memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice Care, or the Sunfield United Brethren Church: c/o RFH PO Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. - Thursday Aug. 25, 2011 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Visitation will also be at the Church on Wednesday Aug. 24, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Internment will be at the Sunfield Cemetery with a full Military Honor Guard. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.legacy.com. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 24, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Norman Wilcox

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Floyd/Kathy (Custer) Lundy

September 3, 2011

Phyllis & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack always had a warm smile and friendly greeting whenever one would see him. He will be greatly missed. I'm sure there are some great reunions taking place in heaven!

Kevin & Lisa Jackson

September 1, 2011

Kevin and I will miss his wonderful smile and kind words. He made me happy just seeing his face..a love for life! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.

Erica

August 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be dearly missed by those at A&W. Sunday mornings will not be the same.

Greg and Kris Thelen and family

August 26, 2011

Jack was a wonderful person. Our family will always remember his smiling face and kind words at the Lakewood basketball games. May God take him into his arms and give him peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Florence Hess

August 25, 2011

Praying for his family.

Gary/Chris Lubitz

August 25, 2011

Phyllis & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you here in Texas. May your memories and the arms of Jesus bring you much comfort in the days ahead.

Linda Merryfield

August 25, 2011

Dear Phyllis and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are also sorry for our loss. I thank God today that HE brought Jack into our lives by the way of the Coffee Shop.
The words today at the funeral were so fitting for the kind of man we learned to love. He spoke of his family often, you could tell where his heart was.
I have never met a more gentle, sweet man. If the subject of dying came up, he would put on his best "Jack" smile and say " I'm ready".
Thank You for sharing your loved one with us. He will be remembered with love. Linda Merryfield
P.S. F.Y.I. The subject of sweets was mentioned at the funeral. If you go into the Sunfield Coffee Co. and ask for a bowl of ice cream, soup, or....especially orange sherbet... You will be asked what size you want? Large, Small or.....Jack sized. (about the size of a ramikin}

Kendall & Kerry Wilcox

August 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Phyllis and your family. Uncle Jack was such a warm hearted guy... He always had a smile and some sincere words anytime he saw us... He is going to be missed... Love to all xxoo

Brad and Terri Dow

August 24, 2011

Phyllis, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jack was one of the good guys. He always had time to stop and talk and always asked how the boys were doing. Spartans, Vikings and the Dow's will miss him.

August 24, 2011

May God be extra close to you and your family Phyllis. I have many fond memories growing up around Jack, both at church and also many baseball games and Sunfield events. Jack also had a warm smile and handshake every time I saw him. He will be missed, but God now has a new greeter/usher in heaven just waiting for the rest of us. Many thoughts & prayers, Sue Insco (Mast)

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