of Conway,
June 2, 1931 - December 4, 2018
Kenneth Wilcox went to meet the Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He died at Conway Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after a variety of health issues and a brief hospital stay. Kenneth was the son of Samuel Wayne Wilcox and Clarice Brunell Milam Wilcox and a life-long resident of Faulkner County. He was also a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Nine years ago he bid an earthly farewell to his wife of 58 years, Ruth Maryland Watson Wilcox and less than three years later, he had to undertake the unenviable task of saying goodbye to his son, Samuel Wayne Wilcox, II. Along the way, he also watched siblings laid to rest including four brothers, Doyne Wilcox, Dennis Wilcox, Wiley Wilcox and Harry Thrash; three sisters, Lula Hall, Jewell Dean Boswell and Mary Mitchell. At the time of his passing, his sister, Janelle Stanton was also hospitalized in CRMC and passed away within hours of his death.
Kenneth is survived by three children; Kay Ferguson (Mike) of Greenbrier, Kenny Wilcox of Greenbrier, Suellen Davidson (Pat) of Melbourne, Arkansas. He leaves behind eleven grandchildren; Katie, Beau (Shannon), Luke (Jessica), Gabe (Haley), Patrick (Emma), Annie (Garrett), Jordan (Kate), Rhett, Sunny May (Bucky), Nicholas and Blue. In addition there are four great-grandchildren; Graham, Hayes, Theo and Leo. Kenneth has one remaining sibling, his baby brother Cecil Wilcox of Conway with whom he shared a very special bond. For the last five years, Kenneth was able to stay at home because of wonderful care provided by Jeannette Paulson, Judith Freese and Mora Bryson. Their love and support for him will never be forgotten.
Kenneth was constantly thinking of new ideas and pursuing new passions. In 87 and a half years, he managed to pack three or four lifetimes of colorful adventures, stories, and unrivaled affection for his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and countless friends. He worked for the Arkansas Forestry Department for over 20 years, raised turkeys and cattle, owned several businesses including a Mobil Oil Distributorship and Wilcox Country Stores. He was a realtor, entrepreneur and a man of big ideas.
Reared in the Great Depression in a large family with few resources, Kenneth showed an uncommon savvy in the ways of buying, selling and trading. He was blessed with the gift of gab and a dogged determination to make deals and cultivate an enterprise from modest beginnings. He will be laid to rest in the coming days having completed his journey successfully. He made sure those he loved were well cared for and supported. Whether he was making generous gifts to his loved ones or simply springing for someone's lunch at Holly's Country Cookin', his favorite afternoon haunt for the last several years of his life, he gained genuine joy from just being a helpful, supportive, and generous man. He never complained, began his conversation with ''Hey, neighbor'' and ended with ''Have a blessed day''. In Kenneth's view, every day is a good day.
Kenneth will be laid to rest at Springhill Baptist Church and buried at Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 7 at 1 PM and the funeral immediately following at 2 PM. In celebration of his full life, donations may be made to Springhill Baptist Church or Renewal Ranch. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway
Kenneth will be missed. Kenny and I played on a buddy league baseball team together and he was our coach. We loved the entertaining way he went about his business.
Donny & Martha McMillen
So sorry to hear of kennths passing always enjoyed conversation with him across the years he will be missed by many my prayers go out to the entire wilcox family
To Kay and Family I send my condolences to you all during this difficult time may your days ahead be filled with precious memories.
So sorry for your loss. A great man and always so friendly.
Kay, Kenny and all families, we are sorry for the passing of your loved one. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Sweet Family,
We always enjoyed every visit with Kenneth, whether at Beau's office or Kenneth's office at Hollys in his favorite chair on the North side where the gang gathered daily to visit. He would always wave from across the room and stop by our table to share a funny story. He was definitely one of a kind with a great sense of humor and super sharp memory. He was a man who loved his family immensely and didn't mind bragging on them to anyone who would listen. He was a legend and a treasure and he will be missed.
My deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. I hope the words at Rev.21:4 bring you comfort. It says: "God will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.†Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May the promise found at Isaiah 25:8 bring some comfort in the death of Kenneth Wilcox. "He will swallow up death for ever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces." Just imagine, no more pain and grief due to the death of a love one! By means of the Kingdom that Jesus Christ taught us to pray for at Matthew 6:9,10; God is going to remove sickness, old age and death from the human family. God's original purpose for the earth being a paradise will be realized.
Mr. Wilcox was a good and decent man and will be sorely missed by many people. Always a kind word. My deepest sympathy and prayers for his family.
I am so sorry for your loss. We loved Mr. Kenneth. He came into the Assessor's Office for many years wanting to look up properties for tax sale or discuss his tax bills. He always said that Me and Penny Baker were his favorites and tried to buy our lunch every time he showed up. He will be missed greatly by so many. You will be in the Lewis Families Thoughts and Prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Kenneth. He was a sweet endearing man. I have fond memories of him and Aunt Ruth. Just know you all are in my prayers and I pray GOD's grace and healing for you all. Love and hugs, The Bagwell's, Robin, Ruth Ann and Richard