Gerald was born in Butler, New York on March 25, 1930 to Margaret Jackson Wilcox and Gordon Wilcox.
Gerald served in the United States Army and followed with a career in management in the heating and air industry.
Gerald was a member of the Trinity Bible Church in Greer, SC.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 65 years, Hazel Hixon Wilcox; daughter Yvonne W. Farnsworth (Gerald); son Gary Wilcox (Mary Ann); daughter Joanne W. Detandt (John); and daughter Sandra W. Castor (Jack); brother Gordon Wilcox and sister Myrle W. Mead. Also left to cherish Gerald's memory are 9 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Gerald was preceded in death by; father Gordon Willcox and mother Margaret Jackson Wilcox; brother Kenneth Wilcox.
A memorial service for Gerald will be held Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Trinity Bible Church, 205 N. Suber Rd, Greer, SC 29651.
Serving as pallbearers for private burial services are Bryan Detandt, Nathan Detandt, Bradley Detandt, Eric Detandt, Kyle Wilcox and Seth Wilcox.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gerald's memory may be made to Sunnyside Baptist Church, 11648 Galen Road, Wolcott, New York 14590 US, sunnysidebaptistchurch.com.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawn-fh.com for the Wilcox family.