Robert D. Wilcox, 80, Ligonier, passed away following an illness late evening on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2015.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1935, the son of Frederick and Lona Playford (Morris) Wilcox in Hillsdale, Mich.
He is survived by his sister: Doris M. Boetz; children: Robert Wilcox Jr.; ROberta “Bobbi” Garcia; Laura (Mike) Miller; grandchildren: Jonathan D. Wilcox; Brittany Tackett; Andy Moog; Justin Moog; Mason K. Wilcox; Staffan A. Wilcox; Morgan J. Wilcox; Mykaela R. Miller; and two great-grandchildren: Aiden Adams and Drayden Slabach. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and siblings: Richard Wilcox; Fred Wilcox; and Junior Wilcox.
Robert served in the United States Army, a military veteran, you could find him after retirement heading to the “office” aka: The Dari Point Restaurant in Ligonier to socialize and gather among friends. He also liked to play guitar watch many types of sports especially anything related to the Detroit Tigers and the state of Michigan. You could catch him fishing and hunting as part of his favorite pastimes.
Arrangements are under the care of Yeager Funeral Home at this time.