The Nugget Man has passed.

[txplowgirl]

I don't know if this has been posted or not.

Will Wilcox, the Nugget Man, dead at 82
April 7, 2012

Will Wilcox, known as the Nugget Man, a longtime gold prospector and familiar face on the GPAA Outings and Gold & Treasure Show circuit, died yesterday in Anaheim, Calif. at the age of 82.

Born Nov. 22, 1929 in Oklahoma and later moving to Oregon and later California, Welba Phillip WIlcox was a gold prospector, GPAA and LDMA member. He was famous for his two-pound nugget and other gold nuggets which he displayed at Outings and Gold & Treasure Shows.

Wilcox was an author of two books on gold prospecting and has appeared on Gold Fever.

Wilcox, passed away yesterday morning, Good Friday, in Anaheim after his health took a turn for the worst about two weeks ago, neighbor and longtime friend David Nightingale said today.

Nightingale said that after a private funeral service, he and his father, Joe, will mix Wilcox’s ashes with gold dust and spread them in an undisclosed location in California.

"That was Will's last wish,” Nightingale said.

“He’s gone to the big gold mine in the sky."

 

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[russau]

Gods speed Will!

 

[GrayCloud]

Sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed. One thing you have to say for the Ole Boy, he lived life to the fullest.

 

[Lanny in AB]

It's always sad to hear of the passing of such a storied, fellow prospector. It sounds like he picked the perfect way to have his ashes spread, so, that's very cool.

All the best,

Lanny

 

[stilllookin]

I have seen the Nugget Man only on the GPAA show on Sat Mornings. Mainly repeats but if he were on I would watch the show. He was a joy to listen to.
He loved prospecting and had one hellava Nugget. He could never have guessed how many people would take notice of his being. Does anyone know if The GPAA will do a tribute to his life? I would love to see something more about him. He will be missed.
Wayne