Jackson Earl Wilcox

Jackson Earl Wilcox, born April 24, 1939, in Russell, Pennsylvania, died on February 14, 2026. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Margaret and Warren Wilcox, a sister, Carrie Sweeney, and a brother, Weston Wilcox.

He is survived by his long term partner, Jay Jacobsen; a daughter Theresa McCrain (Tim) ; sisters Delores Bartlett (Wes); Freda Pyles (JR); brothers Frank (Sher) and Lawrence; two grandchildren Josh (Danielle ) and Eli (Charlotte ); and one great-granddaughter June Pavliv-McCrain.

Jack was a graduate of Eisenhower High School in Russell, and served four years in the U.S Navy as an electrician. He lived most of his adult life in Virginia,and recently moved to North Carolina. He spent many hours cultivating vegetable and flower gardens, loved all animals, nature and art, and was active in politics. He was a kind soul who was a fountain of knowledge on local and family history, and eager to share it with all. He was a friend to all who met him.