Rex Powell Wilcox Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

After years of laughter and kindness our loving son, brother, husband, father and papa was received into his heavenly fathers arms on February 4, 2014 in Murray, Utah. Rex Powell Wilcox was born on January 6, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Horace and Kaye Wilcox. He was raised in Bountiful, Utah along with his brother, John (Linda) Wilcox and sister, Pam Wilcox. While attending Bountiful High School in addition to being the class clown and talking himself out of trouble he enjoyed participating in drama, musical theatre and singing in the choir. After graduation he attended Weber College but upon the prompting of his professor that indicated he was already so sharp that if he fell over he would stick straight up, Rex entered the world of business. Rex owned several businesses including Espree, Alert Answering Service, Alert Cellular and Target Telecommunications. Throughout his life Rex enjoyed hunting with his family, snowmobiling, and being outdoors. He was an active member of the LDS church where he served in many positions. In his adulthood he appreciated the relationships he had with his stepparents Jerry (Kaye) Higgs and Marian (Horace) Wilcox and stepsiblings Karen (Jerry) Bringhurst and Chris (Phil) Edmunds. He married his beautiful wife Susan on August 16, 1976 and was the father to four children: Amy (Mike) Stack, Jamie, Morgan, Ellen (Austin) Hatch and the loving grandfather (Papa) to Kate and Aidan. Rex was a caring and loving father who dedicated his life to insuring that his family was provided for. He always planned exciting and adventurous vacations for his family. His family could always count on him to be there in times of need and he always seemed to have the right answer. Most importantly he was always there to give you a big hug. Despite his injuries Rex continued to bring joy and laughter to those around him. Ultimately Rex’s injuries proved to be too severe and he passed away surrounded by his wife and children. As we all know Rex touched the lives of many people and was always ready to tell a joke and make you smile. Rex will be greatly missed. Those who knew him all wish we could hear one more joke and get one more big hug. Who loves you, Dad? Services will be held on Monday February 10, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Telford Way Church located at 1834 East Creek Road Sandy, Utah.

Rex Powell Wilcox

June 6, 1942 - February 4, 2014