Ronald Glen Wilcox, 74, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at his home in Annabella, Utah, surrounded by family.
Ron grew up in Kearns, Utah, the second of five children, born to Carl and Bonnie Wilcox.
Ron was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, and spending time with family and friends outdoors.
In 2018, Ron fulfilled his dream of skydiving. This was a highlight of his life. Ron had a special bond with his father-in-law, Garner Wilkinson, and his brothers-in-law Randy and Dusty Wilkinson. They spent many years hunting and fishing together.
Ron graduated from Kearns High School, where he played football and made many lifelong friends.
Ron met Cindy, the love of his life, in 1977. They were married on November 18, 1978, and have since been constant companions with each other.
Ron is survived by his wife, Cindy, children, Roni (SallySue) Wilcox, Danielle (Patrick) Wilcox, Jennifer (Erick) Wilcox, son Bryan Wilcox, and Elisa Ortiz. Grandsons Yeager Gleave and Owen Davis. Sisters, Ann (Randy) Johnson, Joan Wilcox, and Kay Polston, and brother James Wilcox, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Garner and Beverly Wilkinson, brothers-in-law Dusty Wilkinson and Russ Hansen.
We would like to thank Shalee and Sam of Zion's Way Home Health and Hospice for the compassionate care they provided to Ron and his family.
Per Ron’s request, there will be a private service for immediate family only.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Huntsman Cancer Institute or Utah Wildlife Foundation Donation Link
Cremation will be held in the Magleby Mortuary and Cremation Center, Funeral Directors Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti
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