James Thomas Wilcox

James Thomas Wilcox, known as Jim Tom or JT, passed away July 25, 2021, at Cox Health Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was born to J. Clarence Wilcox, a Methodist minister, and his wife, Leonora Falls Wilcox on January 26, 1950. JT spent his childhood years in the Arkansas towns of Brinkley and Harrison, and later graduated from Clarksville High School. He studied prepharmacy at Hendrix College in Conway, where he sang in the choir, and he later attended University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. JT married Laura Lee Cecil from Mena, Arkansas, on April 26, 1986. They made their home in Northwest Arkansas where he practiced pharmacy until 2018. When he retired, they settled in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where he could often be seen visiting with folks while walking the couple's Bouvier Jackie. JT was a lifelong Razorback fan and enjoyed cheering on the football, basketball and baseball teams. He also enjoyed yearly trips to Alaska with a group of his longtime friends for a week of flyfishing on the Kenai River. JT will be remembered for his familiar smile, blunt honesty and keen sense of wit. He is survived by his wife, Laura Lee and a host of cousins and friends who loved him and will miss him dearly. Due to Covid-19, no services are being planned at this time. Memorials may be made to Hendrix College, 1000 Washington Avenue, Conway, Ark., 72032, or online: www.hendrix.edu or Good Shepherd Humane Society at: www.goodshepherd-hs.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: nelsonfuneral.com. Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2021.