Willie Clarence Wilcox was born on December 21, 1946 in Fitzgerald, Georgia to Geneva and Clifford Wilcox. He was the second of eight children.
He was baptized at an early age in Fietzgertald, Georgia. His education was completed at Booker T. Washington. He held several positions including working at Lions Restaurant with the joy of cooking for over twenty years. His final position being held at Nixon Elementary School locatiod in Palo Alto, Ca.
Willie was a strong, generous, encouraging mentor to al lhe came in contact with. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, watching sports, gardening and listening to Jazz and Gospel music. His joy was being able to be apart of his great grand children's early child-hood and witnessing hte graduation of all the grandchildren with the youngest grand-daughter's June, 2009. One of his last enjoyed outings was experienced in the beginning of 2009 with his siter Vanessa Wilcox, sight seeing in Monterey, Ca. Although he wished to be here for his family in the future, Mr. Wilcox departed this life June 30, 2009 in Redwood City, Ca.
Service Information:
Awakening: Roller Hapgood & Tinney
980 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, Ca 94301
Funeral: Abundant Life Christian Fellowship
2440 Leghorn Street
Mountain View, Ca 94043
Internment: Alta Mesa Memorial Park
695 Arastadero Road
Palo Alto, Ca 94306
I remember seeing Willie in the afternoons after I'd taught my 3rd grade classes. He always had his radio tuned in to some "oldies but goodies" station. He would take time out just to chat and talk. I will remember him as being a very kind, friendly man.
I know his family and friends will remember him with love and have many good memories.
Contributor : Joy Helsaple
I worked at Nixon for four years and Willie was a shining light in my day! Everyday when he got there and I was going home, we would stop and talk about kids, family, work but mostly fishing! He loved getting my husband's latest catch. Willie was a true gentleman with a great sense of humor. I remember from talking to him how much he loved his family. God speed Willie. I will miss you.
Contributor : Megan Cox
Willie gave me some of the best advice anyone has ever given me. I carry it around with me even today. Willie was wise and kind and extremely honest. He was sincere and dependable. He was full of interesting stories and tales of adventure.
Willie C. I won't forget you now or ever. You are a dear friend who I truly miss. Peace be yours old man!
Love,
Megan
Megan
Contributor : Joan Phelan
I saw Willie almost every weekday at Nixon Elementary. He would often tell me good things I could do for the plants in the Kindergarten garden. He also would offer suggestions on some things I might try with some of my more challenging kids. I will always remember him as a wonderful, sincere, wise person. I am so glad he is not suffering anymore, but I will deeply miss him.
Contributor : Lisa Lichtenstern
Willie was a wise and wonderful human being, easy going, didn't seem to let anything shake him up. We spent many afternoons after school talking about events from his life (he had some great stories) and about music, relationships and life in general. I feel fortunate to have gotten to know him and his sense of humor. He always said it like it was, you knew you'd get it straight if you asked his opinion. He had no problem letting me know I had put on a few pounds. I hope that Willie is happy where he is and that there's lots of fishing there. My thoughts are with his family who loved dearly.
Contributor : Stephanie Han
Willie was a generous and kind hearted soul. When I worked late at Nixon he would always check on me and made sure I got to my car safely. We had some of the best conversations about nothing in particular, just talking story. I will miss him dearly!
Contributor : Becky Brewer
I feel very lucky to have Willie and several of his family members as loving friends to our family. We have been missing Willie very much since he stopped working at Nixon. He greeted us each afternoon with his sweet smile even when he wasn't feeling well. I am happy that he had time to spend with his family - gardening, cooking and fishing. The entire Brewer family is thinking of you and hope you can focus on all of your good times together. xoxo
I WORKED WITH WILLIE AT LYON;S RESTNRAUT IN SAN MATEO CALIF FOR THIRTY YEARS HE WAS A GREAT PERSON ALWAYS HAPPY AND GREAT TO SWAP STORIES WITH WILLIE AND HIS FRIEND RUEBEN WHO WILLIE TAUGHT TO COOK AT LYONS WERE LIKE BROTHERS TO ALL THE GIRLS AND I GOD BLESS YO ALWAYS MY BEST FRIEND WILLIE E GIRLS AND I.
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