Darin Lane Wilcox 55, Mount Laurel NJ passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at his home.
He was born in Sayre and had been a longtime resident of the Masonville section of Mount Laurel NJ.
Darin was raised on a horse farm in West Franklin where he developed his lifelong love of Horses and all animals. He raised Australian Shepherd dogs with two of them becoming champions.
He graduated from the Towanda High School with the class of '79.
He was born in Sayre and had been a longtime resident of the Masonville section of Mount Laurel NJ.
Darin was raised on a horse farm in West Franklin where he developed his lifelong love of Horses and all animals. He raised Australian Shepherd dogs with two of them becoming champions.
He graduated from the Towanda High School with the class of '79.
He was a jet propulsion mechanic in the USAF and the USAFR for 37 years where he worked on multiple types of aircraft and jet engines and received many awards and decorations while reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. He was also an air reserve technician civilian employee of the Air Force, where he was due to retire next month. As an air reserve technician, Darin supported his Local VFW Post and was also a longtime member of AFGE Local 1778 at Joint Base MDL. Darin was well known in the Air Force for his knowledge and expertise as a jet engine mechanic. When no one could figure out the problem, the other mechanics called Darin, whether they were here in the U.S. or overseas in the desert.
Darin was a “jack of all trades” and helped everyone. He would do odd jobs for neighbors and friends. He fixed anything and everything. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor who will be deeply missed by all.
Surviving are wife, Carrol; daughter and son-in-law, Jodie and William Kavanah; mother, Marilyn Wilcox; brothers, David, Denis, Damon, Darcy (Lori)and sister, Donna Wilcox; as well as aunts, uncles, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by father, Robert Wilcox, Granville Summit, and sister, Doris Marie Wilcox.
Memorial service to celebrate Darin's life was held March 24, at Lee Funeral Home Mount Holly NJ.
Interment will be at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, with full military honors.
Donations may be made to either the Gift of Life, 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, The Maple Shade VFW Post 2445, 914 E. Main St., Maple Shade,NJ 08052, or to USO.org.
Email condolences to Ed Kaelin III, leefuneralservice.com
Darin was a “jack of all trades” and helped everyone. He would do odd jobs for neighbors and friends. He fixed anything and everything. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor who will be deeply missed by all.
Surviving are wife, Carrol; daughter and son-in-law, Jodie and William Kavanah; mother, Marilyn Wilcox; brothers, David, Denis, Damon, Darcy (Lori)and sister, Donna Wilcox; as well as aunts, uncles, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by father, Robert Wilcox, Granville Summit, and sister, Doris Marie Wilcox.
Memorial service to celebrate Darin's life was held March 24, at Lee Funeral Home Mount Holly NJ.
Interment will be at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, with full military honors.
Donations may be made to either the Gift of Life, 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, The Maple Shade VFW Post 2445, 914 E. Main St., Maple Shade,NJ 08052, or to USO.org.
Email condolences to Ed Kaelin III, leefuneralservice.com
