Obituary of Thomas Jerald Wilcox

Thomas Jerald Wilcox passed away on June 22, 2017 near his home in Honesdale, PA. Tom was 55 years old. > > Tom had a full and diverse life. A lifelong resident of Wayne County, after graduation from Honesdale High School he began work as a carpenter. He worked for himself and other small businesses for 25 years in the Northeastern PA area. After years in construction, he taught himself a new trade and worked for Prudential Life Insurance in Moosic, PA. He also enjoyed membership in the Welcome Lake Fire and Rescue Team for a number of years. > > He enjoyed many outdoor activities and raising his daughter Jessica. His greatest joy in life was teaching, spending time with, and supporting his only child. Always an avid outdoorsman, he loved playing baseball, hiking, hunting, and diving. In his later years, his health kept him closer to home. He could be found going for long walks, practicing yoga, seeing movies with his daughter, or resting under his favorite shade tree at his family home in Calkins. Thomas will be remembered as a gentle man with a kind heart, a man who had an appreciation for the simple beauties life offers, and a man whose favorite saying was, "Be well, my daughter. Thinking of you, Love Papa." He was forever grateful for the love and continued support of his family, especially his mother Agnes. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the numerous medical professionals and institutions that gave the utmost attention and care to Thomas during his long illness. > > He is survived by his mother Agnes Wilcox of Calkins, PA and his daughter, Navy Submarine Officer, Lieutenant Jessica Wilcox stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. > > Memorial services will be held at Calkins Baptist Church at 11am on Friday, June 30th. Luncheon to follow. > In lieu of flowers please make donations to: > Damascus Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps PO Box 63, Damascus, PA 18415 Arrangements are attended by Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home 1228 Main Street Honesdale, Pa 18431 >