James A. Wilcox

James A. Wilcox, 84, of 1328 Droney Road, Gifford, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Buffalo General Hospital. 

Born July 14, 1938, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Harold and Nettie (Brown) Wilcox.

Jim graduated from Bradford Area High School in 1956 and then served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959.

On October 14, 1961, in the Bradford First United Methodist Church, he married Barbara S. (Phillips) Wilcox who survives.

James was an electrical engineer for Corning Glass and then for Bradford Electronics.

Jim was involved with the Aiken Water Co., for 53 years as the Engineer Consultant and Certified Water Operator. He was a lifetime member of the Bradford American Legion, NRA, a member, former Vice President, as well as President of the Bradford Area Federal Credit Union, and an honorary member of the Pennsylvania Sheriff Association.

Jim enjoyed hunting with family and friends, visiting the casino, he lived for a good steak dinner, or a bowl of popcorn on a Sunday night. He was known as the "Hotdog man" and cooked for the Kinzua Outdoor Tournaments. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.

Jim is survived by his wife Barb, of 60 years, and two daughters, Lisa A. Wilcox, of Tiltonsville, OH, and Susanne M. (Tom Means) Wilcox, of Willow Creek, two grandsons, James (Hannah Schleicher) Green, and Andrew Green, and one niece, Lt. Colonel Stephanie Marshall.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Marilyn Kopp, and Gloria Covert.

Family will receive friends on Sunday October 2, 2022, from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 am with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church officiating. Military Honor's by members of the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 108 will conduct services and burial will in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Kinzua Outdoors Veterans Tournament, 3389 West Washington Street, Bradford PA 16701.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Sorry for your loss, Jim was a great man with great morals and he leaves two beautiful daughters to carry on his legacy.
— Lori

Sending aloha from Hawaii to the family We have so many good memories of happy times both in Bradford and Hawaii Love, Steph and Chuck
— Stephanie Marshall

Tom and Sue Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.. God bless you. Judy Keenan (Jasons mom)
— JUDY KEENAN

We are so very sorry to hear this news. Sending many hugs, prayers and lots of love. He was a great man and will be truly missed.
— Peg King

Very sorry to hear of Jim''s passing.....while talking to Jim a few weeks ago we came to idea..." It was hell to get old."....to be in our 20''s and have our bright ideas of today....
— Calvin Abbott

Sue and Family, so very sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Corning Glass back in the 70''s, and the honor of helping him cook the hot dogs for the Kinzua Outdoors Kid''s Tournies. He was a great man and will be missed. May God Bless.
— Carl Milks

Condolences

  • Sorry for your loss, Jim was a great man with great morals and he leaves two beautiful daughters to carry on his legacy.

    — Lori
  • Sending aloha from Hawaii to the family We have so many good memories of happy times both in Bradford and Hawaii Love, Steph and Chuck

    — Stephanie Marshall
  • Tom and Sue Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.. God bless you. Judy Keenan (Jasons mom)

    — JUDY KEENAN
  • We are so very sorry to hear this news. Sending many hugs, prayers and lots of love. He was a great man and will be truly missed.

    — Peg King
  • Very sorry to hear of Jim''s passing.....while talking to Jim a few weeks ago we came to idea..." It was hell to get old."....to be in our 20''s and have our bright ideas of today....

    — Calvin Abbott