Robert Wayne 'Bobby' Wilcox

Robert Bobby Wayne Wilcox, 77, of Salem, VA, went to be in the arms of the Lord on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on June 10, 1941. He is preceded in death by his parents, John H. Wilcox and Goldie Wilcox Navarro; step-father Augie Navarro; siblings, Bonnie Navarro, Carma Jo Pritchard, Virginia Stuart and Danny Smith. Bobby was a true fighter having overcome polio as a child. He proudly and honorably served his country in the US Marine Corps. Bobby found his calling first as a volunteer with the Salem Rescue Squad and later as a paramedic that flew with Life Guard 10. He received a Certification of Valor for his rescue efforts during the flood of 85. He retired from the City of Salem with 34 years of service. Retirement offered Bobby the chance to enjoy his love of fishing, gardening, cooking and baking, bowling, picture taking, and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. He was a member of Team Outlaw Fishing Club, and enjoyed time on the water with his boys. He loved his family dearly and cherished our many adventures together. Surviving is his loving wife of 90 years (45 for him and 45 for her), Margaret Maggie Barnett Wilcox; sons, Christopher Wilcox and Scott Wilcox (Jennifer); grandchildren, Dustin Wilcox (Danielle), Kasey Wilcox (Joe Bassett), Joshua Wilcox, Mason Wilcox, and Sarah Wilcox; great-grandchildren, Sylas Bassett and Ruth Wilcox; a brother, John Wilcox (Carleen Weisz); sisters, Beverly Cunningham, Gloria Navarro Lynn, and Karen Navarro Learue (Mike); step-mother Pauline Fincham; nieces and nephews, Andrea Deaton, Joey Cunningham and Jim Cunningham, and many, many friends. Many thanks to Dr. Andrew Peterson-Urologist, Duke Medical Center, Dr. Mark Kochenderfer-Blue Ridge Cancer Center, and the nurses at Good Samaritan Hospice. The family will receive friends Monday, July 2, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First Christian Church in Salem. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at First Christian Church in Salem with Pastor Daniel T. Netting officiating. Interment will follow in East Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem Rescue Squad, First Christian Church- Salem, or Good Samaritan Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.First Visitation

Monday, July 2nd, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm,

First Christian Church

712 Front Avenue Salem, Virginia 24153

Second Visitation

Monday, July 2nd, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm,

First Christian Church

712 Front Avenue Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 11:00am,

First Christian Church

712 Front Avenue Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

East Hill Cemetery

Address Not Available Salem, VA