David L. Wilcox Sr.

David L. Wilcox Sr. obituary, Binghamton, NY

David L. Wilcox Sr.

David Wilcox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 19, 2022.
David L. Wilcox, Sr. of Binghamton, NY went to be with His Lord and Savior on October 18th surrounded by his family. David is survived by the love of his life and wife of 62 years, Janet. His children David (Stacy), Daniel and Deanna(Doug). His grandchildren Benjamin (Emily), Neal, Holly (Travis), Bryan, Hannah(Damian), Nathan and his great grandchildren Ava, Claire, Gavin, Lincoln, Ruby and Brooklyn. David was a graduate of Ithaca College. He began his career as a teacher at Brookside Elementary School and Richard T. Stank Middle School. He was also the wrestling coach at Susquehanna Valley High School throughout his teaching career. He went on to work for New York State in the Office of Mental Hygiene Legal Services, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, Binghamton, NY. David was a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and loved spending time with family. Most of all, David had a deep love for his Savior Jesus Christ. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Baptist Church on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to organizations David was instrumental in and passionate about: Camp Bayouca, 100 Camp Spaulding Rd. Smithville Flats, NY and/or The East Side Learning Center at Grace Baptist Church, 33 Howard Ave, Binghamton NY.
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Tom Kinsman

October 13, 2025

I continue to think of Dave, especially when considering my faith journey. I´d like to think he would be proud of my efforts to follow Christ. I wish I had stopped by his house more often to talk. I will always remember him as instrumental in my faith journey and athletic experience.

Tom Kinsman

October 13, 2024

I continue to think of Mr. Wilcox any time I do a few pushups and whenever I´m asked to name people who were significant in my faith journey. I wish I had made a better effort to stay in touch with him. Thank you Mr. Wilcox.

Tom Kinsman

October 13, 2023

I think of "Mr. Wilcox" often.

Thomas Kinsman

October 26, 2022

I´m so very sorry for those Mr. Wilcox left behind on this earth. He helped me gain confidence at Brookside, encouraging me to do push-ups which led to participating in cross country and track. But the most important thing he did for was to always ask, "How´s your faith journey?". He was and will continue to be an inspiration to me, most importantly in my faith. "Thank you Mr. Wilcox!"

Those words are not enough to express how I feel but they´re all I have. God bless you and all your family.

Wendy Finch

October 20, 2022

I was so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. It was always surprising he remembered his students from Brookside . He was a wonderful man.

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