William “Bill” Silcox
William “Bill” Silcox, age 87, of Jellico, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.
Bill was born on Jellico Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 27, 1936, to the late Green Berry Silcox and Minnie Meadows Silcox.
Bill loved his family and his friends. Bill was a truck driver and spent most of his time on the road providing for his family. When he was home, he cherished this time with his loved ones.
Bill is also preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Singleton Silcox; son, William Matthew Silcox; siblings, Coy Silcox, Andrew Silcox, Earl Silcox, Walter Silcox, Raymond Silcox, Alice Silcox Hicks Thomas, and Flossie Silcox Beers
Bill is survived by his beloved daughter, Barbara Lynn Silcox Lawson; grandchildren, Edward Scott Lawson, Taylor Lee (Trent), James Matthew Silcox, Elijah Douglas Silcox, and Samuel Ross Silcox (Billie); great-grandchildren, Titan, Oaklyn, Avyah, Malloree and Charlie; brother, James “JB” Silcox (Mary Ann); sisters, Alma Posey and Mary Ann Akbar; brothers-in-law, Dave Singleton, Willie Singleton (Melody), and Joe Singleton (Phyllis); sisters-in-law, Lottie Skeleton (Edgar), Brenda Lawson (Bobby), Shirley Ayers (Roger), and Thelma Perry; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral service was Saturday, October 14, at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Landes officiating. Music was provided by Peachie Dople and Mary Dugger.
Interment was Sunday, October 15, in the Douglas Cemetery Wooldridge, TN.
The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.




