Waldo NOLCOX

News Death Notice

NOLCOX , Waldo Donovan passed early on Oct 10, 2012 at the Springfield Regional Hospital. He was born in Lyles Station, Indiana on October 5th, 1938. He was the youngest of six children born to Curtis and Marjorie Walden Nolcox. In 1957 he moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he met his future wife. In 1959 he moved to Springfield, Ohio where he became employed with International Harvester; and he continued his employment there for over 50 years, retiring in 2009. He became a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church in Springfield Ohio, where he served in several ministries, as a Deacon, a member of the Sr. Usher Ministry a former member of the Male Chorus and was Trustee Emeritus, serving over 20 years as chairperson of the Trustee Board. Waldo's leadership transcended from his church membership to the Springfield community, where he served as a poll worker for the Clark County Board of Elections before becoming a Precinct Chairperson, City 25 for several years. He was a member of Clark County Democratic Party Central Committee where he served as 2nd Vice President. He served as a scout for the Board of Elections before his health failed. He also served on the board of the Clark County Children's Home. Waldo became a Mason in 1983 of Champion Lodge No. 15 where he served as Worshipful Master. He served as Commander-in-Chief of Miami Consistory No. 26 in Dayton, Ohio and was elevated to Grand Inspector General 33® in the United Supreme Council Northern Jurisdiction. He has served as Most Excellent High Priest of Mt. Olive Chapter No. 4, Thrice Illustrious Royal & Select Master of Brown Burks Council No. 14, and Eminent Commander of Wilson Commandery No. 2. He was awarded the York Rite Cross of Honor in 2006, and was installed as a Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest of Hannibal Tabernacle No. 78 in Lima, Ohio in 2009. Sir Knight Nolcox was a member of Akbar Temple No. 41 of Springfield, Ohio and an Honorary Potentate of A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. Sir Knight Nolcox was elected as Right Eminent Grand Commander of Prince Hall Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Ohio and Jurisdiction (which includes Indiana) in July of 2011 in Fairlawn, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Wordie (Fletcher) Nolcox; five sons, Donovan (Debbie) of Dayton, Ohio; Dion; Damon; Diallo Nolcox; and Brandon(Michelle) Holiday, of Springfield, Ohio. Six grandchildren, Devin; Dajia; and Dion Nolcox II; Taylor Coleman; Makala and Brandon Holiday and four great-grandchildren, a host of in-laws, special mention, Maxine Nolcox of Springfield, one aunt, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents; two sisters, Carmen Rochelle and Curtistine Luane; and two brothers, Herbert Joseph and Sheldon L. His only surviving brother, Hilary, followed him in death on Oct 13, 2012 in Cincinnati. Waldo was very well known and will be greatly missed by all. Public viewing and services for Waldo will take place Friday, October, 19th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1171 South Yellow Springs Street from 5 - 9 p.m. with Masonic services beginning at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 20th at 10 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the direction of Robert C. Henry Funeral Home. Burial in Ferncliff Cemetery.