He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirley Cooper Wilcox of Rockwall daughter Amy Wilcox Rowell and husband Tom, Jr. He was the ultimate Boy Scout, always prepared and making sure everyone else was prepared and had what was needed. He received his private pilot’s license from the FAA and loved anything to do with aviation. He was certified by the Professional Clubmakers Society as a Class A Clubmaker and made many a golfer (and some pros) happy with their custom clubs. He was past President of Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Mustanger Club. Ross was Vice President of Allied First National Bank of Mesquite from 1971-1982, Executive Vice President at First State Bank in Rockwall from 1982 to 1985, President of Independent Bank Dallas from 1985-1988, Executive Vice President of Community Bank Rockwall from 1988-1994, and President and Owner of Residential Solutions, Inc., Rockwall, from 1994 until closing his office in 2008. Ross was in the US Air Force SAC ALPHA Network 1969-1971 and received an Honorable Discharge. He graduated from Mesquite High School in 1964 and received a BBA from North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) in 1969 and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He was born Decemin Dallas, Texas, and resided in Rockwall, Texas for the past 27 years, having moved from Mesquite in 1982 to accept a banking position in Rockwall. He had bravely confronted and fought cancer.

Detailed Sample Obituary Dennis “Ross” WilcoxĪ much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Ross Wilcox, 63, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home Jwith his family present. aCremation provides a free online obituary to the families we serve. The first is a more traditional type obituary and the second is more of a life story. By reading a sample obituary, you may have an easier time writing one for your loved one, or yourself. A well-written obituary is a wonderful tribute to someone you love.

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