of Conway, AR
December 5, 1929 - March 19, 2024
James D. (Jim) Willcox, 94, of Conway, AR went to be with the Lord, March 19, 2024. He was born December 5,1929 in Greene County, Arkansas to Darrel B. and Mary Willcox. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Goldie Brown and Betty Jumper.
Jim graduated from Greene County Tech, received his bachelor's degree from Arkansas State University and his master's in education from Ole Miss. He was an educator in Pocahontas AR until his retirement when he and his wife, Betty moved to Conway to be closer to their grandkids. He spent his retirement on his favorite hobbies: traditional archery, hunting and fishing.
Jim is survived by Betty, his wife of 62 years; his daughters, Sharon Stone (Steve) and Sheena Lairamore (Chad) and his grandchildren, Simon Stone (Christie), Sidney Stone and Seth Stone. He is also survived by one great grandchild, Christopher Stone as well as his treasured nieces and extended family.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2:00pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will be one hour prior at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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14 Condolence(s)
Lance Schichtl
Friday, March 29, 2024
Mr. Wilcox was a tremendous human! I was fortunate enough to shoot a few tournaments with him in my life and every experience was a pleasure!
He will be missed!
Ricky Mahan
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Jack Smith
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Mr Wilcox was of the standard of the legends of his generation that I grew up with. Something sadly u don’t see as much of anymore, I miss them all greatly as I will add Mr Wilcox to that list.
Rest In Peace ol friend, we will shoot together again someday.
Vernon and Bobbie Palmer
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Vernon and Bobbie Palmer
Rick Satterwhite
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Mr Wilcox was a good man and a good friend he will be missed by all how knew him.and shoot with him R.i.P my friend prayers go out to his family
Bobby Shock
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Mr Wilcox was a true gentleman archer and mentor in the trad world. Always kind and caring and willing to help someone and encourage them to get started in shooting traditional!!! When i put a traditional archery range in in 2006 Mr Wilcox and Mr White came up and gave me good counsel on how to start it!!! I will always treasure the the time I spent with Mr Wilcox!!! Prayers for the family!
LeAnn Beckwith
Thursday, March 21, 2024
I have had the privilege of shooting with Mr Willcox, What a great inspiration and great guy. He was always smiling and happy. This past year he couldn’t shoot but he would show up at tournaments and wait on us to get done and want to know how we did and our scores. It was always great to see him there and really care how we did. He will truly be missed
Robert Powell
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Jim and Betty brought an elegance to Traditional Archery, our memories of times spent in camp and on the range will warm our hearts, as long as the New Moon returns in heaven.
As fine a man as we have ever known, a true gentleman in the traditional way.
We will miss his smile and sincerity.
Goodby Friend Jim.
Roy Richards
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
It was an honor to have known Mr. Willcox. Years of seeing him on the range as well as talking with him just sitting around waiting on everyone to get done.. he was a great man... he will be missed...
Clarence Taylor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
R.I.P. Mr Wilcox you may be gone but never forgotten spent alot of time with him and Mr. White shooting .
Gary Powell
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Mr. Was a great man and friend he will always be missed. We have spent a lot of time on the range. He was always fun to shoot with and if you would listen he could teach you more than most about archery. Until we meet again (Fred Bear) may Gods speed be with the family during this time.
Glen Graves
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Mr Willcox was a great friend. We have shot several tournaments together. He is definitely a legend in the sport of archery. He will be missed “Go Team Willcox”
Fred smith
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Mr Wilcox was a great man , I liked to hear him tell his stories, I liked shooting and playing guitars with him he will be missed. Prayers to the family
William (Bill) C Goff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family.