Eddie Luzon Willcox

Eddie Luzon Willcox, Sr. affectionately known as "Bubba" by family and friends was born in Brunswick Georgia, October 2nd 1950 to Eddie and Minnie Willcox. Bubba was the second child born of that union and moved with his family to Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 8. Bubba accepted Jesus as his savior and was baptized at an early age. He was educated predominantly in Jacksonville area schools and joined the United States Army immediately following high school.

Bubba served in various occupational capacities at several area employers including Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Jacksonville Housing Authority, Jacksonville Electrical Authority and Jacksonville Job Corps.

An avid believer of respect, Bubba would always answer with an "Yes ma'am" or a "No sir". He would say "If you don't mind, may I ask" and of course he would answer you with his infamous "Yeah Man".

God and family were immensely dear to his existence. Bubba leaves his family a legacy of love.

He was preceded in death by his children, Eddie Sailor, Vondrea Sailor and Eldridge Willcox; father, Rev. Eddie H. Willcox; sister, Patricia A. Willcox-Wright; and brother, Ervis Willcox.

He is survived by his loving mother, Minnie Bell Pinkney; step-mother, Eunice Willcox; sons, Patrick Sailor and Eddie Willcox, Jr.; daughters, Cheryl Willcox (Frederick), Stephanie Willcox and Dwana Rogers; step-son, Sylvester Newman; step-daughters, Peggy Nicks and Shonelle Rogers; brother, Elder Devenius Willcox (Patricia); sisters, Josephine "Denise" Blue, Irma Latimer and Lisa Hardy; brothers-in-law, Reverend Sidney Hardy, Sr. and  Reverend Tarrence Robinson; grandchildren, Deshawn, Quantavias, Heaven, Patricia, Patrick A., Patrick C., Raneisha, Courtney, Pa'Ziyah, Melissa, Shamaria, Eddie III, Sakari, Jeremiah, Bryson, Cay'Mien, Egypt-Marie and Ja'Asia; 14 great grands; uncles, Chester Willcox and Walter Bright (Mariabel); aunt, Inell Willcox-Ware; devoted friends, Mary Willcox, Ester Filmore, Deacon James Johnson, Dewitt Lucas, Velvette Rogers, Gwendolyn Aaron and Renaldo Young; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and many sorrowing friends.

Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home Northside is serving the family. 

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