Dennis Wilcox

Dennis James "Jim" Wilcox, 75, of Attica, formerly of Jordan Village, Ind., died Monday, July 7, 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital, Williamsport.

Born on Oct. 17, 1932 in Hendricks County, he was the son of Emil Clem Wilcox and Hazel Dessie (Terry) Wilcox. He married Edna Mae (Dickison) Jackson Wilcox.

He was a laborer for Harrison Steel Casting Co., Attica. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include a step-daughter, Joyce A. Ray and husband Robert Steven, Attica; a step-son, Rocky Jackson, of Terre Haute; sisters, Vivian Orpha Henson, of Lafayette, and Shirley Dubois of Indianapolis; special friends Troy and Sydney Fields and Curly Henson; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, stepson Bub Jackson, brothers Lee Edward Wilcox and Jewell Ray Wilcox.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Cloverdale Cemetery with Rev. Myron Welty officiating. Visitation is private.

Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale, is in charge of arrangements.