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Donny D. Wilcoxson, 70, of Lincoln passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at home surrounded by the love of his family.

A Memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday also at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Crawford officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be at a later date.

Donny was born August 8, 1942 in Mason City, IL., the son of Thurman Luther and Ruby (Lyle) Wilcoxson. He married Nena Worthey in October of 1980.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Donny was employed in maintenance at Friendship Manor for several years. He was also employed in maintenance at the Holiday Inn in Lincoln prior to working at Friendship Manor. He worked at Water Works in Mason City and was a Mason City Police Officer earlier in his life.

He was a member and current President of the Oddfellows. He was an avid reader and enjoyed history books.

Surviving are: his wife Nena Wilcoxson of Lincoln, son Alan (Dawn) Wilcoxson of Lincoln, daughter Tina (Ty) Scherler of Elmwood, daughter Gena Richmond of Lincoln, daughter Tamara Wilcoxson of Mt. Pulaski, 13 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, sister Margaret Dye of Mason City, and brother Lou Wilcoxson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, and his twin brother Danny.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Memorial Home Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.