Age 69 of Jackson, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 15, 2019. He was born on October 24, 1950 in Tecumseh, MI to the late Gerald and Harriett Wilcox. Mike graduated from East Jackson High School, and then proudly joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served in the Vietnam War, and later as a drill instructor in San Diego, CA. Mike was a very active member of the American Legion, Rose City Post 234, where he served two terms as post commander. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and riding his motorcycle. He will be dearly missed by family, friends, and all those he touched. Mike is survived by his two sons: Gary (Kelly) Wilcox of Lansing, MI, Joshua Wilcox of Joplin, MO; four grandchildren: Devin Wilcox, Jonathon Wilcox, Annmarie Wilcox, and Jason Wilcox; one brother: Gary (Dow) Wilcox of Texarkana, TX; and special friend: Trese Spiess. He was preceded in death by his son Jason Derrick Wilcox. There will be a celebration of his life at the Rose City American Legion Post on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. Burial at Ft. Custer National Cemetery Augusta, MI. on Monday December 9, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.
Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home
1806 E. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, Michigan 49202
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