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Charles Wilcox Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Charles F. "Ducker" Wilcox Jr., 56, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Charles loved to spend his time with his beloved family, most especially his loving granddaughters and his dog, Teddy.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their compassionate time and effort during their wonderful care of Charles.
Surviving are his loving wife of 37 years, the former Beverly (Zurek) Wilcox; daughters, Lisa Wilcox-Victor and her husband, Jeffrey, and Alicia Wilcox; son, Charles F. Wilcox III; three granddaughters, Abigale, Hannah and Ariana.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday.
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Abigale Yokavonis
April 3, 2018
You are the best man to have been brought into this world. We all love you so much, Poppy. We never go a day without thinking of you. Live good, hang out, and make room for us in Heaven.
Kev and Nancy Shaul
June 11, 2017
To the Wilcox Family,
Kev and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and if you need us, please let us know.
Mike n Marion Ogin
June 11, 2017
Wow this is really hard to except .who would think ducker. You guys were the best .great godparents Mike n I ever picked for our son Justin. We also have great memories to treasure of him. Our thoughts n prayers are with y'all. Rest now ducker your at peace.
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