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Frederick Wilcox Obituary

Frederick "Bud" Wilcox, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the age of 62. He is the son of Wilma Purcell Wilcox and the late Frederick Anthony Wilcox, Sr. Brother of Therese Wilcox, Tommy Wilcox, Sr. (Mary), Monica Fabacher (Donald, Sr.), Rose Gobuzzi (AJ), and the late Theodore Wilcox. Uncle of Holly Henderson, Gary Hoffmann, Heidi McGovern, Matthew Hoffmann, Kristi Wilcox, Kacie Wilcox, Donald Fabacher, Jr., Chad Fabacher, Jarrod Fabacher, Brendon Fabacher, Mark Wilcox, and Christopher Boe as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. Bud was a lifelong resident of Harahan, LA and graduated from Bonnabel High School in 1976. He worked as a lineman for Entergy for 20 years. Bud enjoyed boxing when he was younger and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He coached football and baseball at Harahan Playground for many years and loved Alabama football. He will be missed by those who knew him. Per his wishes, no services will be held. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 21 to Sep. 23, 2019.

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renee h crapps

September 15, 2021

A man worth remembering

Desi Roth

September 23, 2019

REST IN PEACE BUD. TO ALL WILCOX FAMILY MEMBERS- WE ARE TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS


DESI ROTH HARRISON
FRED ROTH FAMILY

Kerry Lauricella

September 22, 2019

Sorry to hear this. The Wilcox Family is a true Harahan family.

Shannon & Ray Barr

September 22, 2019

Rest In Peace, Bud! You were a good soul. Prayers for Ms. Wilma and all the family. Our deepest sympathy.

Renee Crapps

September 21, 2019

To all of the Wilcox Family

I am sorry for your loss. I'm sure he will be sadly missed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

September 21, 2019

To All of the Wilcox Family,

It is of sadness to hear the news of Freddie's passing. He was always so kind, considerate and a good friend both in our childhood days as well as in the most recent years as adults.
So sorry for the loss of a good natured person.

Lisa Pellerin Wilson
James "JD" DiLorenzo

Rob Alexander

September 21, 2019

Freddie and I worked together at Cleary Playground we had some fun times together. Sorry to hear about his passing.

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