John H. Wilcox

John Harold Wilcox, age 66, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2023. He was born January 19, 1957, to Melford and Walta Lou (Dillon) Wilcox in Findlay. John married Mary Jo Wilcox in 1981 and they later divorced.

John was a Findlay High School graduate. Upon graduating, he spent his entire career working at Kroger, formerly known as Foodtown. He was a member of Moose Lodge and a member of the UFCW Local 75. He was an avid golfer and lifelong University of Michigan fan. He was known as the “Grill Master” who loved to cook for friends and family. When it came to food, John loved sharing homemade ice cream and root beer floats with his grandchildren. He loved his children and loved to watch his grandchildren in all their activities whether it was a sports event or program.

John is survived by his son, Jeff Wilcox (Carissa Coley) of Findlay; daughter, Heather (Phil) Mosier of Copley, Ohio; five grandchildren, Olivia Churchill, Braelyn Wilcox, Hudson Wilcox, Hanna Mosier, and Emily Mosier; five brothers, Jim (Elizabeth) Wilcox, Dave (Pam) Wilcox, Doug (Cathy) Wilcox, Brad Wilcox, and Brian Wilcox. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Tom Wilcox.

There will be a private service for John on Friday, July 21, 2023, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay (419-422-1500) with Pastor Jim Klausing officiating. The interment will be held in Bright Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life for John’s family, friends, and co-workers from 3-5 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Findlay Moose Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.

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