JOHN PHILIP WILCOX, age 81 years, formerly of Fawn Grove, passed away peacefully at Pleasant Acres after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was surrounded by loving caregivers and his wife,

Mary-Lou with whom he celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on July 30, 2011.

Born on November 29, 1930 in Cambridge Springs, PA, he was the son of the late Anna (Rickli) Wilcox and Glenn N. Wilcox. He was preceded in death by his sister, Alma and her husband, Bob Olsen; brother Glenn and his wife, Mary; brother, Herb and nephew, Donald Wilcox.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by:

A sister-in-law, Irene Wilcox

Nephews- George, Scott, John and Glenn Wilcox

Nieces, Debbie Aborlino, Terri Lynn Glover, Bonnie Polhemus, Linda Usefof and Jeannie Van Houton.

18 great nieces/nephews and 13 great-great nieces/nephews

John was a 1949 graduate of Pearl River High School in NY, served in the U.S. Army and then attended Alfred State University in NY where he graduated in 1956 with an associate degree in Animal Husbandry.

He moved to Fawn Grove, bought a farm and established his dairy herd. He dispersed this herd in 1973 and used the time to get his pilot's license and enter into a partnership on a Cessna 182 airplane. In 1980, he went back into milking cows in the partnership of Fawn Meadow Holsteins.

John was a member of Centre Presbyterian Church in New Park, PA. He belonged to PA Farmers Association where he served on its various committees. He was a former member of the Fawn Township Planning Commission and a longtime member of the York County Solid Waste Authority where he had served as Assistant Treasurer and Chairman of the Operating Committee.

John's other interests besides farming and machinery included driving his stock car when he was younger, his Model A when he was older, refinishing furniture, talking politics and solving the world's problems with his coffee shop buddies. One of his proudest achievements was the stone fireplace and log room he added onto the home farm house.

Following cremation, a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Social Hall of Fawn United Methodist Church, 67 South Market Street, Fawn Grove, PA with a time of fellowship and refreshments to follow.

In lieu of flowers, his family would appreciate memorial contributions to your choice of the following:

Citizens V.F.C., Box 6, Fawn Grove, PA 17321

Citizens E.M.S., Box 31, Fawn Grove, PA 17321

Pleasant Acres Auxiliary, 118 Pleasant Acres Road, York, PA 17402

Love and thanks go to all who supported us on this long journey with thoughts, prayers, caring and hugs. Special thanks to Reed, Connie, Bev, Joann and Jim and the Alzheimer's Support Group at Country Meadows. Also to the staff, employees, residents and volunteers at Pleasant Acres. Your friendship, love and support enriched our lives so much. Mary-Lou