Dennis Willcox, 78, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Cache Cemetery.

Burial will be under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Dennis was born on July 29, 1948 to Meade and Bertha (Eaton) Willcox.

Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Linda Blake on January 20, 1968. To this union three beautiful children were born: Tommy Willcox, Kelly Willcox and Michelle Willcox.

Dennis was an avid fisherman and hunter. He always looked forward to fishing and hunting seasons. He owned and operated Willcox's Bait Shop, south of Cache. Dennis worked at Fort Sill,  and Altus Air Force Base as a Quality Control Inspector and was also a Housing Inspector for the City of Cache.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Linda Willcox, of the home, his sons, Tommy Willcox (Lena), Kelly Willcox (Shannon) and daughter, Michelle Hoffman (Kirk), grandchildren, Kauy Willcox (Natalea), Andee Willcox, Jordan Mihecoby, Kade Wilcox, Tanner Wilcox, Devon Willcox (Samantha), Maddie Hoffman, Nick Hoffman, great grandson, Trickett Wilcox, and sister, Dena Loyd.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Meade and Bertha Willcox, sisters, Jesse West, Bonnie Mitchell, Leona Locke and Mary Reynolds, brothers, Tommy Willcox and Paul Willcox.

A special thank you to his long-time friends for their love and support during his illness; Joe Bill Runyon, Ronald Lee Watts, and Ricky Roach;  Good Shepherd Hospice for all of their care and love ; and his special nurse, Carol Parks.