The Canton Independent-Sentinel
570-673-5151
  • Home
  • Schools
    • School Board
    • Student News
  • Community
  • Business and Classified
    • Automotive
    • Business to Business Services
    • Community Government and Safety
    • Entertainment and Travel
    • Faith Centers
    • Financial and Legal
    • Food and Dining
    • Health and Wellness
    • Real Estate for Lease Rent Buy
    • Residential Services
    • Retail
    • Others
  • Obituaries
  • Sports and Outdoors
  • Contact Us

George D. Wilcox

1/29/2018

 
Picture
   During the early morning of Monday, January 29th, 2018, lifelong Leroy resident, George D. Wilcox, 87, passed away peacefully at Bradford County Manor.
    Born in LeRoy on June 12, 1930, he was the son of Earl and Hattie (Haflett) Wilcox.
    George was a 1948 graduate of Canton High School and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He married his high school sweetheart, the former Bobbee Spencer, and together they raised two sons and a daughter.         He was employed in the dairy industry for forty-six years as a dairy barn inspector and as a dairy farmer in partnership with his brother at Fivebrooks Farm in Leroy. He was a life member of the Innes Hose Company and served as an active firefighter for a number of years. George also served a number of terms as a member and officer of the Canton Area School Board. He was an active member of the Deer Crossing Detachment of the Marine Corps League.
     George was also a man who knew and loved his Lord Jesus, and was a longtime, faithful and active member of the Canton Ecumenical Parish.
    He enjoyed hunting with his sons at the family cabin, tending his lawn and beautiful flowerbeds, and wintering in Cape Canaveral. He particularly enjoyed reading local and military history, was a Civil War re-enactor serving as lieutenant with the 141st Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was a member and volunteer at both the Leroy Heritage Museum and the Bradford County Farm Museum in Troy.

     George was a man who enjoyed people of all ages and made friends easily. He possessed a great sense of humor and could play tricks and equally enjoyed being tricked.
    Despite his busy schedule, he took the time to teach his children outdoor skills, a great love and respect for nature and "the mountain" and the value of hard work. He was always supportive of his children's and grandchildren's activities and enjoyed watching them. He was especially proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    He is survived by his wife, Bobbee, at home; sons Jared (& Rebecca) Wilcox, LeRoy and Jan (& Marcia) Wilcox,  Elizabethtown, PA; daughter, Leigh Ann (& Neil) Leary, Virginia Beach, VA; brother Duane (& Carrie) Wilcox, LeRoy; grandchildren Skylar (& Nichole) Wilcox, Jaryn (& Stephen) Gustafson, Jenny (& Orlando) Archuleta, Emily Wilcox, Connor Leary, Patrick Leary; great-grandchildren London, Emerson, and Myles Archuleta as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hattie Wilcox and child sister, Janice Wilcox.
    Visitation will be 12 noon Friday, February 2, at the Canton Ecumenical Parish, 103 N. Center Street, Canton. Service will follow at 1 pm with the Rev. Jerry Schmidt officiating. The family will provide the flowers and suggest that memorial contributions be directed to the Canton Ecumenical Parish Memorial Fund. (morseandkleesefuneralhome.com)

Comments are closed.
    Click below to search by the first letter of the last name or date.

    Obituaries

    Name

    All
    A
    B
    C
    D
    E
    F
    G
    H
    I
    J
    K
    L
    M
    N
    O
    P
    Q
    R
    S
    T
    U
    V
    W
    Y
    Z

    Date

    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014

Picture

​The Canton Independent-Sentinel
Incorporating The
​Troy Gazette-Register
PO Box 128
Canton, PA   17724
570-673-5151

Proud to be a member of:
Canton Area Chamber of Commerce
Troy Chamber of Commerce

Site Map


Home
Schools
Community
Business & Classified
Local Columnists
Obituaries

Sports and Outdoor
Contact Us

Business Listing

Our website has a wide variety of advertising options for the business community.  Our goal is to continue offering the best advertising value in the four county area - in print and online.  To be included in the online business community listing click on the Get Listed button. You have nothing to lose (it's free) and a larger audience to gain.
Get Listed
If you’d like more information about our website please contact any of our staff at 570-673-5151 or via email.
Privacy Policy | This website is owned by The Canton Independent-Sentinel, Incorporating the Troy Gazette-Register.
Photo used under Creative Commons from bortescristian