Earl “June Bug” Wilcox, Jr., 70, of Orange, passed away on January 19, 2020, at home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Elder Mark Legendre of North Main Church of Christ in Vidor. A graveside service will follow at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana at 2:00 p.m.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Vivian, Louisiana, on October, 13, 1949, he was the son of Earl Wilcox, Sr. and Rita (Perez) Wilcox. Earl retired as a rigger after many years with U.S. Contractors. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and tinkering. Earl adored his family very much and loved spending time with them. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Rita Wilcox; sisters, Jenny Rippy and Frances Willis.
He was survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Becky Wilcox; his children, Garrett Wilcox and wife Krystal of Mauriceville, Melissa Wilcox Lacouture and husband Kevin also of Mauriceville, and Tim Miller and wife Kassie of Bronson, Florida; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; siblings, Carl J. Wilcox of Mobile, Alabama, and Brenda Kinder of Angleton, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Gordon, Jeff Cleven, Gaven Wilcox, Mitch Hidalgo, Nathan Trahan, and Michael Wilcox.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society at PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123.
Condolences
Jeff And Leanne Plaisance (Buster'S Daughter)
January 21, 2020
Jeff and LeAnne Plaisance (Buster's daughter) purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Earl "June Bug" Wilcox .
Anonymous
January 21, 2020
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Earl "June Bug" Wilcox .
Melissa Kirksey
January 21, 2020
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BE WITH YALL
Cindy (Nana) Rascoe
January 20, 2020
Earl holds a very special place in my heart and always will. Married to my oldest sister Becky for 48 years and being in our family for over 50 years he was more like a big brother to me and my other sisters. As a young girl I loved to watch him and my sister couple skate. They were awesome to watch. Love to spend my summers with them after they married. We would either go fishing or crabbing, or played cards. He was a jokester and would alway tell me when I called to talk to Becky it will cost you a quarter, you got a quarter, how bout a dime. Loved him so much. Our lives were so blessed to have him in it. :heart: There is so many wonderful memories of Earl. It would take a book to name them all. He was truly a wonderful person, husband to my sister, son in law to my parents, brother in law, dad and friend. You are missed.
Anonymous
January 20, 2020
Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Earl "June Bug" Wilcox .
Cher Bachman Wilcox
January 20, 2020
I can remember that he sat often times quietly in the background but you could always tell he would take care of things in a New York minute if need be
In the early 2000’s I can remember Becky and I getting off work meeting at the boat ramp to do Earls favorite thing....we’d fish until dark and most weekends what happens in the fishing boat stays in the fishing boat!!! I’m truly blessed to have had Earl a part of my life and will ALWAYS think of him with fond memories and much love
Laura Barron
January 20, 2020
Rest in Peace Mr.Earl, i love you, oh and tell daddy i love him too, I know ya'll fishin.. Til we meet again:heart:🤟 Fartknocker, Laura
Greg&Laura Barron
Eric Jaques
January 20, 2020
Eric Jaques lit a candle in memory of Earl "June Bug" Wilcox