WILCOX, Robert Louis

The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Robert Louis Wilcox U.S. Veteran April 30, 1955 - March 12, 2015 Robert Louis Wilcox, 59, went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2015. He is a loved husband, father of two and grandfather of four. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Wilcox; mother, Arlene J. Wilcox and mother- and father-in-law, Edwardo and Sally Montoya. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Wilcox; sons, Robbie and Ryan Wilcox; their wives, Diana and Ashley Wilcox; and four grandchildren, Isaiah, Hailey, Haiden and Arianna. Robert was born on April 30, 1955 in Alamogordo, N.M. He was the third born in a family of six. Oldest brother, Jerry Wilcox followed by only sister, Julie Foshie, and three younger brothers, in order David, Curtis, and Wesley Wilcox. Robert relocated to Farmington, N.M., in his teen years, which is where he met his soulmate and life partner for more than 40 years, Audrey Wilcox. They married in 1974 and relocated to North Carolina while Robert served four years in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. After service, they returned to New Mexico where he raised his family as an IBEW Union Electrician for 25 years. Robert made one last move in 2001, when he brought his family to Payson to open his own electric company, Wilcox Electric, which has enjoyed the most wonderful customers from 2001 until 2015. Through his business, Robert became a contributing individual to local sports teams at recreation through high school level. He had a special affinity for especially his own grandchildren. Following a series of heart attacks in 2006 and 2009, he took a backseat in business and turned focus to a decade of rivers, skate parks, ball fields, pools and anywhere else he could create memories with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The Wilcox family in closing would like to say that we are comforted in Robert’s passing knowing that he has gone to be with the Lord, the Jesus he spent five decades talking about. Thank you for your service to your country and to your Lord, Robert Louis Wilcox, and may you finally rest easy, good and faithful servant. You finished the race strong! Contact Robbie Wilcox at (928) 595-2291 for questions or well wishes. There is a Robert Wilcox memorial fund set up at Chase Bank under Audrey Wilcox for those who feel moved to give. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21 at Julia Randall Elementary Gym and will be officiated by Todd Poer.