In Remembrance Of
Kelly L. Wilcox
Kelly Lee Wilcox, 56, of Barnard, MO passed away December 16, 2018.
He was born on March 16, 1962 the son of Lyle “Shorty” Wilcox and Verona “Dottie” Brown.
Kelly was a very active member of the Barnard community serving on many committees and organizations including the volunteer fire department and city council. He was an avid hunter and outdoors-man, was a die-hard Broncos and Elway fan. He enjoyed camping at Kansas Speedway, Mozingo Lake and riding motorcycles. Kelly also enjoyed playing many years of softball and basketball with his friends. Kelly never knew a stranger and if you were a friend you were family but was never afraid to speak his mind or stand his ground. You could always count on Kelly for a good laugh and the best pranks. He was an amazing son, dad and papa.
Kelly was everyone’s favorite bartender at the Barnard Bar for 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his father Shorty Wilcox.Kelly is survived by the love of his life Annette Swaney; children Brandon (Ashley) Wilcox, Rachel Wilcox, Blake Wilcox, Brett Swaney, Dylan Swaney, Remington Wilcox and Brock Wilcox; grandchildren Torri Kephart, Creed Wilcox, Christopher Kephart, Danielle Ebrecht, and Lilyth Ebrecht; mother Dottie (Roy) Brown; sister Kimberly (Rod) Rice; brothers Jay (Larenza) Brown, Scott Brown and Jeff Brown; niece Morgan Rice; nephew Dylan Rice; uncles Jack (Theresa) Wilcox and Kenny (Sue) Wilcox; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 5:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20th at Barnard Christian Church, Barnard, MO.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 21st at the church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kelly Wilcox Memorial Fund at US Bank.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
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41 comments
Ed Mulligan
Rest in peace my friend . Thank you for being a great hunting neighbor and someone who always greeted you with a smile .
Darcee Heath sipes
Your were such an awesome person!!! You have been long know to our family for many years. Lots and lots of memories with you in them!! Nothing but good things,prayers, and thoughts coming from here!!!!
Becky Wilson
That ever present smile will be missed by so many…thinking of Kelly’s family.
Judy Tibbetts
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stephanie O'Brien
I have known Kelly since I was 5 years old and now I’m 17. I can’t believe this true. My heart aches for his family as he was a wonderful man. Kelly will be missed by many.
Belinda HEss
Praying for you all during this time. Kelly was a great guy and may all your amazing memories made help to ease your pain.
Scott and Kelly Colwell
Very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort.
Steve & Brenda Whittington
Rest in peace Kelly, you were a fighter and a good person and a good friend. Brenda and I will miss you very much. Dottie and family know that he is not suffering any more, and if you need anything please call,
Joyce Jenkins (Helzer)
Annette and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kelly was a fighter and you have all been by his side for the battle. He was very fortunate to have you in his life. He will be missed by many people whose lives he touched, including mine. I have no doubt that he and Duane will hook up and share some laughs!
Tom and Joyce
Carey Jackson
So sorry for your loss. Kelly was there for me when my Pop died, and I will never forget what he did for me. He was such a great guy and will live on in our hearts forever.
Dawn T Wagner
a friend
April Graham
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Nancy Schank
My prayers are with all of Kelly’s family
Lesa Cochran Hendrix
Like everyone says he didnt know a stranger all he knew were friends. He will be missed by all RIP Kelly
Jamie and Brenda Mcmillen
We are so sorry for your loss
Tina Baker
I pray you find comfort in his wonderful smile, kind heart and ornery laugh.
The love he held for life, his children, grandchildren and Annette will live on.
I hope its sunny and warm in heaven and he is riding his Harley.
Hugs and Prayers to everyone.
Kelly was one of a kind and will not be forgotten. I am happy to say he was a great friend!
Rosalie Weathermon
So sorry for your loss.
Lucille M. Worley
Thank you Kelly for being such a positive influence in so many people’s lives, especially mine! I knew right away how much you loved our president and how you defended him to others. I also know what pain you went through and, as sad as it is for me and your mother, we both know you are no longer in pain! I pray you are with the angels, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit already! AMEN! To your family go my deepest condolences!
Amy Zautke
I am saddened beyond belief! RIP Kelly
No more suffering!
Bill and Lila D Conley
So sorry for your loss, Kelly was a very kind person that will be deeply missed!
Meagan Morrow
Rest in peace dear Kelly. You were extremely kind and always welcoming to us. The way all people should be. Thanks for the laughs. Our condolences to.your family and loved ones.
Bill and Janice Ungles
Annette and family, we are so sorry for your loss and know you will miss him a lot. He has gone to a better place now and is pain free and having fun with those who have gone before him. Find peace in the wonderful memories you have and know that you will all meet again someday.
Shannon Chambers/Monica
Shannon and I are completely stunned at this loss! Kelly was most definitely one of the best. Heaven certainly gained a spectacular man. Our most sincere condolences to Annette, his kids, and Kelly’s entire family. May God comfort and keep you during this difficult time. May memories lift you all as you begin to process and heal form your loss.
Ed Burch
Would usually see you once a year at the races but felt I had a friend for life. Going to miss those fireside chats and your forever smile. God speed my friend.
Megan Black
Rachel and girls, Willie and I are both praying for you and your family. We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
linda wright
will miss you kelly. such a great fellow
Brett Nelson. J&B Outdoors
I met Kelly after he got back from a New Mexico elk hunt, he was full of life and on cloud nine after shooting a bull elk with his bow. He keep coming in the shop and he was looking at a new crossbow because I could tell this cancer he was fighting wasn’t going to get in his way. I could see it in his his eyes every time he came in the shop how much he loved hunting and the outdoors he wasn’t giving up. Now he can hunt whatever he wants with no pain, we will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Kelly see you again someday and maybe we will get to hunt together someday !
Robbie Beck
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all !
Kelly will be missed by many !
Valeta Sager
I only got to meet you a few times and I see2 where you got your sweet kind. Heart from your mom
Tom bigbird ciak
Sorry for your loss praying kelly helped me when I found out about the cancer i have he is a great man thanks kelly
Bigbird
Donna Streebin
So sorry for your pain suffering- so glad your not anymore. Prayers to all the family. Keep on keeping on in heacen- you will be missed by many. RIP
JAMES AND DEBRABLILEY
KELLY ,WILL BE MISSED.PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY
Julia Harris
There are no words to say. I didn’t know Kelly personally except through Kim. I pray for you all at this time.
Melinda Pitts
So Sorry for your loss…. Kelly will be greatly missed…
Amanda Haley
So sorry for your loss. Kelly always made me smile when I saw him. Thinking and praying for you all.
Stephen and Rhonda Sybert
Close friend to him and Annette .
Clyde and Beverly Henru
So sorry for your loss
Kip Kelso
My heart is saddened by the loss of this good man and friend!
Suanne Lane
Annette and family, May you find comfort in your memories of Kelly. God bless you.
Angie Hall
Kelly was a great guy and we always enjoyed his company. I am glad that we were able to see him the other day. I am so very sorry for your loss. May god wrap you in his arms during this time. I know words cannot take the pain away. Annette if you need anything, please let us know.
Kathy Gabler
I am so sorry for your loss. He put up a great fight! Rest In Peace my friend