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.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Aug. 12, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Wilcox

13 Entries

mat

August 9, 2023

Miss you buddy.

Nikki White

August 26, 2019

So sorry for your loss, Luann and family. My thoughts are with you all.

Tammy Wilkins

August 16, 2019

I worked for Tom at Round Corner. He seemed a good person and boss. Blessed be his friends and family. RIP

michele johnson

August 15, 2019

We are so very sorry to hear the news about Tom. So many positive thoughts and prayers going to the Wilcox Family. Hugs to all of you.

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August 14, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jeannine Crum

August 13, 2019

Tom's loss is felt by so many who will remember his courage and his wonderful love of life.

Dayle Hodges

August 13, 2019

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was always kind and helpful. My sincere condolences.

Judy Eyerly

August 13, 2019

Tom was a much loved member on the Board of Directors in the early years of Health Care Access. Great sense of humor. Will never forget when HCA was renovating the space at 1920 Moodie Road. Tom attached a piece of the carpet to his vehicle and slowing started pulling away - worked like a charm to get the old carpet out!

What a wonderful, warm and caring man the world has lost.

Georgine McHenry

August 13, 2019

I am so sorry to read of Tom's passing. I enjoyed my employment with him a great deal. He was a hard worker and was a very fair boss. RIP Tom. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest In Peace. Amen.

Sean Williams

August 12, 2019

Tom was always kind and helpful and he was the energy and soul of Round Corner Drug Store, serving so many.

Kristi Kouloukis

August 12, 2019

So many memories of Tom at Round Corner. What an amazing man. What an amazing family. So very sorry he has left all too soon. My sincere condolences.

KAREN REED

August 12, 2019

Tom was always so helpful from my mom and dad down to me and my siblings. He did have a great since of humor. My dad would not go anywhere else for his meds, nor did I until they close it down. RIP Tom.

Thomas Murray

August 12, 2019

Tom was one of the finest men I've ever known. Lawrence has been blessed with the Wilcox family, and we will miss Tom deeply. May he rest in peace.

Thomas V. Murray

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