Troy Joseph Wilcox, 69, of Marana, AZ, was called home by his heavenly father on September 26, 2022. Troy was born May 19, 1953, in Montpelier, Idaho to Lamond Hiatt and Betty Ermatrude Skinner Wilcox. He was the second of six children, Terrance Wilcox (Logan, UT) Wyatt (Bonnie Burgoyne) Wilcox (Santaquin, UT) Leland Hiatt (Toni) Wilcox (Grantsville, UT) Debbie Amelia (Doyle) Olson (Hyrum, UT) Mondie Scott Wilcox (Natalie) (Logan, UT).
Troy was a country boy who enjoyed being outdoors, fly fishing, shooting guns, wood working, making knives and exploring mountain ranges all his life. In high school he was active in basketball, boxing, and wrestling. He often told stories of family cookouts with music and great food. Troy was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. He had a very deep and abiding testimony and was called to serve for the London East Mission 1972-1974. He was an honorable priesthood holder and held several church callings.
Troy attended Ricks College, Idaho State University, BYU, and University of Utah Fuels Engineering and Geology. As an entrepreneur he established Rocky Mountain Corrosion Control, and later he was the operations and Maintenance Manager of the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park, as well as the Sonoran Desert Museum. He married Laurie King Schanzenbach and had his first son, Aaron Joseph Wilcox (Jannel Fossen) (Rock Springs, WY).
Troy met his sweetheart and forever love, Letty Ricks Wilcox and they were married in Rexburg, Idaho, on December 27, 1979. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls temple, on June 25, 1982. They had four beautiful children and one granddaughter, Terra Lynn Wilcox (AZ) Jesse Alden Wilcox (deceased) Darcie Jo Wilcox (deceased) Kendra Camile Wilcox (AZ) and Jessica Addison Brown (AZ).
Troy was a charismatic soul who made friends everywhere he went. He always had a big smile, and his bear hugs were the best. He loved his faith, family, friends, and freedom with all his heart. He was a man of great integrity and compassion who left a mark on many people's lives. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 13555 N. Lon Adams Rd., Marana, AZ, 85653. The family will receive friends Monday, October 3, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for a viewing at MARANA MORTUARY, 12146 W. Barnett Rd., Marana, AZ, 85653.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Oct. 2, 2022.