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Show Early Pioneer Passes Away James Henry Wilcox, 84, pioneer pio-neer resident of Castle Dale, died Sunday morning at the home of nis daughter, Mrs. Anna Armstrong Arm-strong of Kenilworth from causes incident to age. He was born November 10, 1855 :n Ogden, a son of John Henry and Mary Young Wilcox, pioneer residents of that section, wno crossed the plains in 1847 and were the first couple to be married mar-ried in Utah. Mr. Wlcox was a pioneer of Emery county, a long-time resident resi-dent of Castle Dale, having lived also at LaSal and Fairview. Since 1924 he had been a worker in the Manti and Salt Lake L. D. S. temples. tem-ples. He married the late Harriet Anne Day. He is survived by the following sons and daughters: Ephraim Wilcox of LaSal; Henry Wilcox of Royal; Edgar Wilcox of Fair-view; Fair-view; W. H. Wilcox of Las Veges, N. M.; Quintin Wilcox of Price, and Truman and Arden Wilcox, both of Fairview; Mrs. Hattie Blevins of Moab; and Mrs. Armstrong Arm-strong of Kenilworth; 17 grandchildren grand-children and 16 great-grandchildren. Well attended funeral services for James H. Wilcox were held Wednesday afternoon in the Fairview South ward chapeL Counselor A. J. Anderson presided. presid-ed. The choir sang, "Feck, of Ages." The opening prayer was oifered by Mr. Tugeson of Manti. A duet, "In The Garden," was given by Oleah Cox and Mrs. Alvin Day. Elder William Olson of Mt, Pleasant spoke of his sterling character, stating that he had found Mr. Wilcox dependable and honorable. A short history and geneology of the Wilcox family in early pilgrim days was given uy Mrs. Annie C. Bills. She also read a poem written by John Oliver in honor of James Wilcox. Mrs. Ellis Coombs sang, "Going Home." James Anderson, the following speaker, said he had known Mr. Wilcox for many years and he had met him in the mission field in Indiana where he found that Mr. Wilcox had a strong testimony of the truthfulness truthful-ness of the Gospel. Miss Irene Meiling sang, "That Silver Haired Hair-ed Daddy of Mine". Arthur Hurst spoke of his excellent character and sterling qualities. He said he had worked with him and honored honor-ed his loyalty and good nature. He said Mr. Wilcox loved children child-ren and he tried to do good to all men. O. F. Peel spoke of his an-cesters an-cesters and gave a gospel sermon. The choir sang, "Rest For The Weary Soul", Benediction by Fred Staker. Floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Six sons acted as pall bearers. Interment was in the Castle Dale cemetery. Newel Cox dedicated dedi-cated the grave. A large funeral procession went from Fairview to Castle Dale. |