Obituary

Kordell Kyle Wilcox, 18, of Goodyear, AZ died July 11, 2017 at home. He was born June 3, 1999 to Ken Wilcox and Kimber Beardsley in Ukiah, CA. Kordell recently graduated from 12th grade through K.E.Y.S. Homeschooling and got his driver’s license. His favorite memories included a Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyland, a trip to Legoland, being a part of the Pilot-for-a-Day program with the Luke Air Force Base Top Hats, and being a part of the youth group at his church. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, trips to Alaska, restoring his ’82 Toyota SR5 and photography. He is survived by his parents, Ken and Kimber; his sister and brother in law and their children, Julie, Art, Leigha, Alexandria and Magnus Battles; his brothers Jamen Etchell and Kolten Wilcox; and his grandparents, Gladys White, Penny and Lowell Wilcox. Kordell was quick witted, kind hearted, mechanically inclined and he loved to cook and babysit his niece. Kordell experienced a life of medical issues, including dialysis and a kidney transplant at the age of 12. A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Palm Valley Church, 431 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear AZ. A reception will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Skyway Church, 14900 W Van Buren St, Goodyear AZ. Condolences can be sent to wwww.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.