Charles Albert Wilcox, 86, formerly of Lawrenceville and Yuma, AZ
Charles Albert Wilcox, 86, formerly of Lawrenceville and Yuma, AZ, passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Elderwood at Waverly, Waverly, NY. He was born August 7, 1938, in Blossburg, PA, the son of the late Charles and Gladys (Robertson) Wilcox. He was the husband of Donna Lee (Lundgren) Wilcox for 62 years until her passing on June 3, 2021.
Chuck was a graduate of Liberty High School and was an ambitious businessman from a young age. He was the owner and operator of a local service station, Chuck’s Esso and used car lot Chucks used cars. He opened Lawrenceville Napa in the 1970s. He also owned Casita Verde RV Park later in life in Cassa Grande, AZ. Charles was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lawrenceville, PA and GILA mountain United Methodist Church, Yuma, AZ.
He had a love of classic cars and traveling with his wife across the US and beyond. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles with friends and family. Chuck was a kind; generous and thoughtful man and he was loved by everyone. He had million dollar smile that will live on in our memories and as Charlie always said “keep smiling they will wonder what you’re up to”.
Survived by sons Jerry Arthur Wilcox and Jay Elliott (Kimberly) Wilcox. Brother Roger (Mary) Wilcox, sister Sue (Leroy) Young, Grandchildren, David (Christine) Wilcox, Whitney Hoobler, Chase Wilcox, Seth (Amber) Wilcox, Reagan Wilcox, Ben Wilcox. Great grandchildren Ava Wilcox, Evan Wilcox, Cambria Hoobler, Riley Wilcox. In addition to his wife and parents, Charles was preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Ottaway, and Lois Kalmbach.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects, Saturday. January 4, 2025, from 12-1pm at the Calvery United Methodist Church, 6 Franklin St., Lawrenceville, PA. A celebration of Charles’ life will follow at 1pm. The family suggest memorial contributions in Charles’ name to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, act.alz.org, or the American Cancer Society, www.donate.cancer.org. Charles’ arrangements have been entrusted to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.