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Gary Wilcox Obituary
Gary Wayne Wilcox
GLENROCK - Gary Wayne Wilcox, age 74, of Glenrock, WY, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Gary was born May 27, 1946 in Casper, WY to Wayne and Lois (Herron) Wilcox. He was raised on the family ranch west of Glenrock.
Unable to serve in the military, he went to work for Sing Well Service and later for Thatcher & Sons as a roust-a-bout, well rig operator, heavy equipment operator, and truck driver. He later worked for M&G Oil field Service. He became an entrepreneur by opening an auto mechanic shop (GAPS Service), did contract work for the Town of Rolling Hills, PP&L, Baker Petroleum and various snow removal jobs, and cleaning the Glenrock Post Office until ill health forced his retirement. In 2000, he purchased and cleaned an acreage that became Coxy's RV & Boat Storage, which he operated until his death.
Outside of work, he was a member of Jaycees, Glenrock Rifle Club, and enjoyed working with his model railroad. In 1979, he became a volunteer fireman for 34 years and served as Fire Chief for four years.
He was married to Catherine (Martin) from 1965 to 1976. He then married Patricia (Gustin) in 1977 until her death in 1997. In 1998, he married Glennda (Lingle Franck) until her death in 2013.
Survivors include his brother, William (Sue) Wilcox of Lusk, WY; daughters, Lila Mae (TC) Townsend of Seattle, WA and Wendy Ann Perkins of Silver Spring, MD; nephews, Cory (Monica) Wilcox of Lusk, WY and Chad (Wren) Wilcox of Alliance, NE; granddaughters, Kathleen Perkins of Columbia, SC and Kellie Perkins of Laramie, WY; and several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Emil Arnold; wives, Catherine, Patricia, and Glennda; and infant daughter, Terra Maria.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held later in 2021.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations be made in Gary's name to the Glenrock Senior Center or the Glenrock Fire Department.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Susan Sherwood
February 7, 2021
Gary and my dad, Paul Sherwood, became friends through the Jaycees.
And Gary helped my dad get a job with him at Thatcher and Sons when we were as poor as church mice. He has remained a dear friend of our family for over 40 years.
A humble and multi-talented man, he always seemed to be working. He was a lot like my dad, he could do anything. I loved his stories and his laugh. He was a good man, a special man--one of a kind. An unsung hero of our little town. He will be greatly missed. It just won't be the same without him.
This COVID stuff is for the birds. I wish I could have said goodbye to Gary in person. Well, I'll have to wait for the next hello, instead.
May God welcome Gary home. No doubt Dad's in the greeting party!
Lila and Wendy, we're here if you need anything. <3
Jana Tyler
February 6, 2021
So sorry to hear of Gary´s passing.
We all started school together in the fall of 1952 and enjoyed going to the Wilcox ranch every spring for our end of school year picnic. He was a good friend to many and always had a big smile every time I saw him.
February 6, 2021
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
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