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David Lawrence Willcox, 53, diligent supporter of the Hampstead youth sports community

David Lawrence Willcox

HAMPSTEAD — David Lawrence Willcox, 53, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020.

Born Oct. 28, 1966, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, son of the late George and Marsha Bryant Willcox.

David will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Ellen Coad Willcox, and their triplet children; sons, James Ryder and Halen Van, and daughter, Lillie Starr. He is also survived by his brother and best friend, Justin Willcox, and his wife, Annette, of Cheraw, South Carolina; and two nephews and five nieces.

David Willcox was a business owner and active member and supporter of the local Hampstead youth sports community. He was active with coaching and affiliated with and served across several local boards, including Coastal Pop Warner Football, Topsail Basketball Association, Topsail Baseball Club and Topsail Pirate Elite Youth Travel Baseball.

David graduated from Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, but always considered himself a Greensboro Grimsley Whirlies at heart due to long time friendships in Greensboro.

David leaves a legacy of memories within the lives of all whom his path crossed from Florida to Ohio and North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hampstead Kiwanis Park/Topsail Area Youth Sports.

The family will host a gathering for celebration of life Saturday, Aug. 29.

Share online condolences with the family at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory.

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