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James M. Wilcox

d. December 6, 2019

James M. Wilcox

Almond

James M. Wilcox, 82, of Karr Valley Road, passed away unexpectedly Friday (December 6, 2019) at his home.



Born in Hornell, NY April 23, 1937, the son of Glenn and Florence Woodruff Wilcox, he had resided all his life in Almond. He was a graduate of the Alfred-Almond Central School in 1956 and had been involved in the operation of his family's dairy farm in Almond nearly all his life.



Jim was a member of the Farm Bureau, the Almond Grange, The Bud's -N-Blossoms Square Dance Club, the Almond Fire Department, and attended the Almond Community Church. He also served on the Allegany County Soil and Water Board, as well as the Alfred-Almond Alumni Association.



Jim will be remembered for his dedication to the Allegany County Fair, where he worked for many years. He especially enjoyed watching ships on the St. Lawrence River, and spent hours listening to games and news on Hornell's Local radio WLEA, He also enjoyed square dancing, and could be found almost daily at the Country Kitchen in Hornell.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister; Genevieve Wilcox and his brother Frederick Wilcox.

He is survived by his daughter; Kelly (Nate) Frost of Redwood, NY, his son; Rod Wilcox of Almond. His brother; Carroll (Florence) Wilcox of Pittsford, NY and one grandson; Nathan Frost.



To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.



The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell on Friday (Dec. 13, 2019) from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday (Dec. 14, 2019) at the funeral home At 11:00AM with Pastor Charles Emerson officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Almond. The Almond Grange will conduct a memorial service on Friday at 7:30 PM at the funeral home.



Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Almond Grange, c/o Emily Ormsby , 799 Sibley Road, Alfred Station, NY 14803, or to the Allegany County Fair , PO Box 96,Angelica, NY 14709 or may be dropped off at the Community Bank in Angelica.
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