Elwin Wilcox

Elwin F. Wilcox Jr., “Ike” of Mt. Upton, NY , passed away unexpectedly on August, 21, 2021 in Albany, NY.

Ike was born on December 20, 1955 in New Berlin, NY the son of Elwin F. Wilcox Sr. and Lee Ann (Wood) Wilcox.  His childhood was spent in Columbus, NY.  He was a 1973 graduate of New Berlin Central School.  He ran his own construction business until 1999 when he went to work for Amphenol of Sidney until his retirement in 2019.

Ike was an outdoorsman who enjoyed spending his time with family at their family hunting camp.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and family BBQ’s.  He was the resident cook at the BBQ and nothing meant more to him than his family.

On December 24, 1977 he married Bonnie (Bishop) Wilcox in Beaver Meadow.  She survives him.

In addition to his wife Bonnie, Ike is survived by his children; Issac Wilcox, Eric Wilcox, Emily Blackman and Lena Wilcox, grandchildren; Madolin, Mariah, Kali, Ryan, Hope, Camden, Ellie, Dani and Bearrick, great grandchild, Jahseha and a very close long-time friend Bill Wolpmann.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.  He will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY.