Thomas “Tom” Michael Wilcox
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Memorial Mass for Thomas “Tom” Michael Wilcox, 64, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. There will be a Celebration of Life following the Mass at RND Corner Grille from 11:30am-1:30pm. Tom died August 9, 2019 at his home.
Tom was born June 30, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of John and Jacqueline (Ferrie) Wilcox.
He was a proud Hawkeye, and graduated from the University of Iowa School of Pharmacy. He went on to be the beloved Pharmacist and owner of the Round Corner Pharmacy in Lawrence from 1984 until 2009, where his children could frequently be found behind the cash register on Sundays, or snacking on sandwiches from the Cheese Shoppe any day of the week.
He was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Breakfast Rotary, Drug Utilization Review Board for Kansas Medicaid, and Founding Board Member of Healthcare Access.
Tom’s greatest accomplishment was being the best dad to his children, uncle to his many nieces and nephews, and a one-of-a-kind “Beepa” to his adoring grandchildren. His bar tricks will live on for generations, and his mischievous laughter will forever fill our hearts with happy memories.
Tom married LuAnn Baker on March 8, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri. Other survivors include his children, Nicholas (Amy) Wilcox, Shawnee, KS, Nicole (Jake) Garber, Lawrence, KS, Jenna Wilcox, Lawrence, KS; his five grandchildren, Colton Wilcox, Ava Wilcox, Owen Garber, Drew Garber and Will Garber; his parents, John and Jacqueline Wilcox, Kansas City, MO; his siblings, Ron (Mary) Wilcox, Sussex, WI, Jim (Amy) Wilcox, Lenexa, KS, Karen Downing, Kansas City, MO, Lisa (Eric) Cross, Kansas City, MO and Patti (John) Shell, Burlington, KS and many nieces and nephews. He loved us so well, we are forever grateful he was ours.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Lawrence Parkinson Support Group and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
Beautiful memorial❤ He was treasured by many and will live on through his children, grandchildren and these wonderful memories. Love to you and your family LuAnn.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was Prom King and I was Prom Queen. He will be missed by all of his classmates of 1973. Rest In Peace Tom. Your friend, Trudy Hall Wink.
I am saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. He was such an authentic and delightful person to visit at Round Corner Drug Store. He helped me many times and told wonderful stories. He was one of the really great guys who brightened our days. He will be missed by many, but happy memories of him will live on. Sending sympathy to his family and friends.
Thinking of you, Wilcox family. What a wonderful man Tom must have been to receive such loving tributes. Special family… hugs to all♥️
LuAnn and family our deepest sympathy and many prayers to you all. Tom was a great person whom we will always remember. May he rest in the peace of our Lord.
My heart is with your family. He will be missed but with you always.
My heart goes out to you, LuAnn. I’m thinking of you and your family at this time. Paula
I enjoyed my time in the late 90s filling in for him at Round Corner sometimes. Gone too soon. You are all in my prayers.
To all deeply touched by Tom’s generous and buoyant personality: I knew Tom as a colleague of sorts, particularly thru the years I worked as a med nurse at Bert Nash CMHC refilling routine meds, monitoring progress and side effects, giving injectable long-acting anti-psychotics and teaching healthy living and stress management skills. When I worked at the Community Support Program day treatment program with chronic mentally ill around the block from his shop, Tom was a constant resource for both me and my patients. This was back in the day before we all had a computer at our finger tips and Tom would take time I’m sure he didn’t have to supply me with info about drug interactions and alternative choices or I knew that he would front patients a few days’ worth of rx when they didn’t have a copay for a refill and their rx would lose efficacy if they missed dosages. He always treated patients and customers with respect, even (or especially) when they were distraught or inappropriate. He treated my many queries as a professional, but with great humanity and lightness, even tho those of us who work in the health care industry sometimes carry much heaviness and discouragement. I grieved when he sold the pharmacy because it marked the loss of the personal, home-town business that made such a huge difference in the lives of the thousands of people that went thru the doors there, whether for a prescription or other medical need, or a snack or a newspaper or a small last minute gift and card. I still have the “happy cane” , a brightly painted cane I bought from him when my knees started to give out: now when I need it, it will remind me of Tom. My deepest condolences to Tom’s extended family and friends and all who were impacted by his life.
So sorry, that Tom had to go so soon and in such a difficult way. In high school he was always smiling and had such a positive attitude. From all the stories, he definitely made a wonderful impact on so many lives in this world. His heart will be will all of us.
Fly high, Tommy, the angels are waiting for you. You will be missed, but I am so proud of the good fight you fought. Stay as strong as you can, LuAnn. You are in my heart.
Rene
LuAnn, I am so sorry about Tom’s death. My thoughts are with you and your children. Know you are surrounded with love and caring.
Sarah Ailor Walters
Tom was a highschool classmate and it was so great to see him and meet LuAnn at our class of ’73 reunion last summer. He was a good man who touched many lives in a positive way. My condolences to his family. Gone too soon but he will live on in the hearts of many. God Bless!
Luann and family
I am glad I got to know Tom and you through round corner drug. He was a wonderful person. It was a joy working with him at Walgreens for a little while . He always has a smile on his face. He was loved by everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Luann and family,
John and I are so sad to hear the news about Tom. Like John has always said, Tom was the best boss he ever had and working at Round Corner was the best time of his life. We would like to thank you for letting us be a part of the Round Corner family. Because working for Tom made us feel like family. He had a wonderful smile and will be truly missed. So, please know we are thinking of you all and our deepest condolences to you all.
Love, John and Melinda Nunez
LuAnn and family –
We are sad to hear of Tom’s passing. We have many great memories of the boys growing up together, cooking those football breakfasts, and cheering on the LHS Lions! You have our sincere sympathy – Frank & Sally Salb & family
Dear Jenna , I am so sorry to hear about your dad, my deeply and sincere condolences, my heart goes out to you, my prayers are with you and your family????
Dearest LuAnn,
Cindy and I were crushed when we heard about Tom’s passing. Even though we haven’t seen you in years, we still have special place in our heart for you and Tom and your family. Sorry we couldn’t make it to Lawrence – both of us really wanted to be there for you. May God’s peace and assurance ease your worries in this difficult time. We are praying for you all and hope to visit in person some time soon.
LuAnn,
I was so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. I am thinking of you and wish you peace in this difficult time.
Cindy Williams
Dear LuAnn & Family,
Tom & I we’re so saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. We both have wonderful memories of a great guy throughout our grade school & high school years! It was so special to have you both at the 45th East Reunion last year! It makes me happy to know how much that meant to Tom! May he be at peace & may your memories hold him dear in your hearts until you meet again! He always will be a hero to me… ????????????????????
Luci & Tom Ullrich
LuAnn,
My deepest sympathies and condolences at the loss of your husband. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.