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Following a residency in Cardiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, Dean joined the faculty of Emory University Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, in 1980. Dr. Wilcox mentored many residents at Emory and Grady Hospitals, many of whom remain in touch. Following retirement, Dean enjoyed grandchildren, gardening, painting, travel, and spending time on the banks of the Stillwater River. Dean was especially beloved by all that knew him. We all benefited from his guidance and wisdom, and from his nurturing spirit.
Dean is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, MaryKay, and his grandson, Sam Ginsburg. He is survived by his partner, Dorothy Cunningham, by his sister, Dixie Bertagna of Billings, MT, and by his five children: Andy Wilcox of Anchorage AK; Jaye Wilcox of Billings, MT; Mike Wilcox (Janey) of Atlanta, GA; Ben Wilcox (Rebecca) of Atlanta, GA; Sarah Wilcox (David Ginsburg) of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Whitney Urbatsch (Matt), Chance Wilcox (Jay), Collin Wilcox, Jamie Ginsburg (Aliyah Shikany), Maggie Bieke (Ryan), Dean Wilcox, Owen Ginsburg, and by a great-grandson, Gabriel Urbatsch.
A graveside service will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 at 3:00pm at Honeycreek Woodlands, 2625 GA-212, Conyers, GA 30094.
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Anna Kuo
May 12, 2024
I first met Dr. Wilcox as a medical student at Emory, and later served as one of his faculty members in the Division of General Pediatrics. I will always remember his warm and welcoming spirit, his bow ties, and the time I found him changing my daughter's poopy diaper when I stepped out for a minute. I also have to thank Dr. Wilcox for getting me involved as a volunteer question writer for the American Board of Pediatrics, an organization that I have now been involved with for 24 years. I will greatly miss him.
Nick Cladis
April 23, 2024
What a very impressive man! We know for sure his sister Dixie adored him! Rest in Peace Dean!
Nick and Linda Cladis
Susan Tudyman
April 23, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Wilcox family. I grew up with Mary Kay and Dean, and attended their wedding in 1957. They were a wonderful couple. At one of our class reunions (1955 BHS), I was lucky enough to win one of Dean´s beautiful water colors. It´s the first thing you see when you enter my home in Danville, California. A treasure - like Mary Kay and Dean. Susan Cummins Tidyman
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ROB CANAN
April 17, 2024
from the family of Jim & MaryAnn Canan--Dean and MaryKay were some of my parents longest best friends. I think they originally met when Dean was working on the Navajo reservation. And he was our family pediatrician in Blgs. Our parents passed in 2009 & 2020 but my mom kept in touch with them frequently in her last years. They were a delight to visit with and left a legacy of memories. We are sorry for your loss.
Gary Wilcox
April 15, 2024
Everyone who knew Dean must feel a void because of his passing, but, oh, how blessed we were to have had him in our lives. What a great man!
Clark Wilcox
April 15, 2024
So sorry to learn of my cousin's passing. I have always admired him. A real credit to his profession and an all around great guy. RIP Dean.
Dixie W Bertagna
April 14, 2024
The best brother a sister could ever have. A void which can never be filled. Love you Dean
Dixie
Linda Trask
April 14, 2024
Sad news of Dean´s passing. Dean and Mary Kay were good friends and were missed when they left Billings. Sending hugs, love and prayers to their family. .
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