Larry Mitchell Wilcox was born July 28, 1947, to Raymond Wilcox and Johnnie Warren Wilcox in Brownwood. At the time, the family lived in the Ratler Community on the Colorado River. The family later moved to the Pleasant Grove community where Larry and his siblings grew up. He attended and graduated from Goldthwaite schools. He attended Tarleton State University and served his country in the Texas National Guard.

Larry worked at West Texas Printing running a large printing press, later owning and operating an office supply business. Larry found his calling in his work with mentally and physically challenged individuals; first as a direct caregiver and later as a part of the office staff. Larry had the compassion and patience needed to work with these special individuals. This was his God- given talent and he used it well. After retiring, he was still involved with children with challenges by providing foster care in his home.

Larry is survived by his wife, Sarah Wilcox, and sons. Bishop, and Seth, of Burnet as well as son, Johnathan, of Alaska. By his sisters, Lana Wagner and Robert of Early and Joan Schindler and Joe of Conifer, Colorado. Aunts, Patsy Wilcox and Patsy Hanson of Goldthwaite, Darlene Warren of Brownwood, and Pauletta Warren of Sweetwater. Nieces and nephews, Kevin Wagner, Kristie Wagner Rabideau, Riley Schindler, and Rheann Schindler as well as numerous cousins and other extended family.

Larry was proceeded in death by his parents, Raymond and Johnnie Wilcox, grandparents, Arthur and Leone Wilcox and Charlie and Jewell Warren, and nephew, Ryan Schindler.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 10:30 am at Stacy-Wilkins Chapel in Goldthwaite, Texas. Interment will follow at Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery in Goldthwaite, Texas.

Visitation will be held prior to service from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Funeral Services are under the direction of Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home in Goldthwaite, Texas.

Pallbearers: Scott Bible, Phil Duren, Hayden Lee, Dale Page, Kevin Wagner, Troyce Wilcox

Honorary Pallbearers: Mark Rabideau, Joe Schindler, Riley Schindler, Rubert Wagner, William Wilcox