Gerald Edward Wilcox

Gerald Edward Wilcox of McCook passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln. He was 84 years old.

Gerald was born on November 5, 1927 in McCook to Charles and Bessie (Meyers) Wilcox. He attended District 31 School and McCook High School. On November 21, 1945 he entered the US Army and served as a Rifleman during World War II. He was honorably discharged on November 25, 1946.

On April 6, 1946, he was united in marriage to Lily Florence Mitchell at Carlsbad, New Mexico. To this union five children were born, and they made their home in McCook where Gerald worked as a farmer.

He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, Veteran of World War II, and served as a 4-H leader for many years.

Gerald was a master of Scrollsaw Art and left a great legacy of the items he made. His hobbies included fishing, camping, and reading. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles and Bessie Wilcox; infant sister Deloris Wilcox and sister, Charlotte Rogers; and brother-in-law, Don Ruppert.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Lily Wilcox of McCook; sons, Dan Wilcox and wife, Debra, of Conrad, MT and Charles Wilcox and wife, Coleen, o f Palisade, NE; daughters, Nancy and husband, William Conover, of St. Charles, MO, Kathy Castro of Brush, CO, and Sandy and husband, Randy McIntyre, of Eureka, MT; 22 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie and husband, Al Kuck, of Smithfield, NE, Betty and husband, Bill Jussel, of Grand Island, NE and Doris Ruppert of McCook; numerous nieces, nephews, family and a host of friends.

Memorials may be given in his name to: Mark IV Christian Ministries, Chaplain Don Anders, Chaplain USAF Auxiliary CAP, P.O. Box 1004, Ault, CO 80610-1004.

Visitation will be Monday, August 13, 2012, 1-8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church with Pastor Lance Clay and Chaplin Don Anders officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.