Ralph Wilcox Obituary
WILCOX, Ralph Raymond - age 92, died January 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Interment will follow at Yerian Cemetery. Visitation will be held 11 AM - 1 PM Thursday at the funeral home. The family has requested no flowers, please. Ralph was born July 9, 1931 in Waterford, MI, the son of Floyd and Eleanor (Dardy) Wilcox. He married Sarah M. Brown on November 28, 1953 and she preceded him in death on May 23, 2020. Mr. Wilcox retired from Consumers Energy as a Supervisor. Surviving are: three children, Susan (Gil), Colleen (Tim) and Paul; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
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