Robert Wilcox

Robert Kehrer Wilcox, 82, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his residence. Born in Gowanda, New York, he was the son of the late Alfred A. "Chick" and Eldewine K. Wilcox and was preceded in death by a sister, Nanette Wilcox Izzo. He was a United States Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Wilcox retired from C&P Telephone with 35 years of service, and was employed with Martin's Grocery with over 20 years of service. He was a Charter Member of the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, and a lifetime member of the Southside Virginia Volunteer Emergency Crew. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janette Griffin Wilcox; a son, Stephen K. Wilcox and wife, Brenda and their children, Seth and Brett; a daughter, Kimberly Wilcox Hall and her children, Troy, Madison, Morgan, and Griffin; numerous nieces and a nephew. A special thanks for the kind and loving care provided by Kim Bear and Terri Watts. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard with the Reverend Bob McKinley officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2015 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Southside Virginia Volunteer Emergency Crew, P.O. Box 574, Petersburg, Virginia 23804 or Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

Visitation Details

Monday, January 19th, 2015 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small

Service Information

Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 11:00am