Jerry Arden Wilcox

February 13, 1928 ~ November 11, 2023
Jerry Arden Wilcox, retired petroleum landman, died Saturday, November 11, 2023. Jerry was born on February 13th, 1928, in Quinton, OK to Obediah Anthony Wilcox and Bessie Imogene Parker Wilcox. Jerry was the ninth and last child born to his parents. When Jerry was seven years old his family moved to Coffeyville, KS where he graduated from the local high school and community college. After two years’ service in the U.S. Army, Jerry enrolled at University of Tulsa where he earned a Master of Arts degree.
While at Tulsa, Jerry met a fellow student, Belva Ann Thompson. Jerry and Belva were married on September 4th, 1954. In January 1959, Jerry and his family moved to Wichita where he began his career with Petroleum, Inc.
Jerry and Belva had four children. They are Victoria Ann Jones (Mark), Jeffrey Thompson Wilcox (Bailey), Christopher Arden Wilcox (Sondra), and Andrew Parker Wilcox (Rachel).
Belva Ann Wilcox died in January 2005. Jerry later met and married Letah Jo Wiske Pepper. Letah Jo Wilcox died in November 2013.
Jerry is survived by his four children, 16 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, November 17, 2023, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. The burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. A memorial has been established with: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8021 W. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67205.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
I met Jerry when I was hired to help him around his home. He would tell me stories every morning before I start working, from his job, when he was a child, how we met his first wife, his children and more. he was the most sweetest, kindest person that anybody would call your friend. When I was down in the dumps, I would call him, and I knew he would perk me up with his story or just his wisdom. he always talked about his children and grandchildren, and how proud he was of them. He loved life as much as he loved his family. I will miss my friend deeply, I will remember what he told me . I’m so sorry for your loss. Your dad was one sweet person and he was so proud of all of his children. Rest in peace, Jerry.
Rest Jerry, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army.