Junior Edwin Wilcox, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at his residence. He was born on December 11, 1930 in Hillsdale, MI. He worked as a Machinist for Schafer Gear Works, and was a ham radio operator KB9UTN. Junior was also a member of the Eagles post 3512. He is survived by his daughters Susan Smith, Diana Schenk of Kentucky, and Peggy Wilcox; sons Jeff (Kathy) Wilcox and Jonathan (Mary) Wilcox of Butler, IN; sister Doris Boetz of Ohio; brother Robert Wilcox; and several grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren as well as many friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Wilcox of over 60 years, and his parents Fred Wilcox and Lona Playford. Funeral services will be at Sloan and Sons Funeral Home 1327 Wells St. on Wednesday at 4pm with calling from 2-4. Memorials to Parkview Health Hospice. www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com
