Jack Joseph Gunnar Wilcoxon

Jack Wilcoxon, a devoted husband, loving father, proud Army Veteran, and man of deep conviction, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 34. He was born on January 31, 1991, in Westminster, Colorado, and lived a life defined by service, love, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to the people he cared for most.

Jack married the love of his life, Mandie, on September 18, 2014, in McKinney, Texas. Together, they built a life rooted in partnership and perseverance. Jack was the heart of their home: steady, warm, and fiercely devoted. To his children, he was not only their father, but their best friend and biggest champion.

At just 18 years old, Jack enlisted in the United States Army, signing his papers five days after his birthday. He served as an Army Medic from 2009 to 2015, deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq, and earned several medals and commendations, including his Air Assault badge, which he was particularly proud of. His service reflected his core values-service, responsibility, and care for others.

Following his military service, Jack pursued a wide-ranging and hands-on career. He attended mechanic school and worked as a diesel mechanic in the oil fields. He operated and sold cranes, drove trucks, and made meaning of all his experiences and convictions through leadership consulting. A true jack-of-all-trades, he had an extraordinary ability to figure anything out-often with the help of YouTube and sheer determination. Whether fixing a truck on the side of the road or helping someone step into their strength, Jack made things happen.

Jack was a natural leader-confident, charismatic, and magnetic. He inspired others to believe in themselves and pushed them toward their goals. He believed deeply in personal responsibility, leading by example, and standing up against injustice.

Faith became an important part of Jack's journey. After a period of personal struggle, he placed his trust in God and committed himself to becoming the best version of himself for his family. His faith guided him as a loving, strong, and compassionate leader in all his relationships.

Jack loved life's simple and joyful moments-family movie nights, hunting trips, good food, travel, and music. He had a "ghetto soul," loved Daft Punk and Bob Marley, enjoyed dark humor, dad jokes, Oreos, and the Denver Broncos. He was wise, incredibly smart, funny, unapologetically himself, and never gave up.

Above all, Jack's heart belonged to his family. He had no room in his heart for hate or judgement and that legacy lives on, felt in the smiles and hugs of his children.