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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2009.

WHEELER, Frank T. Jr., 57, of Mechanicsville, passed peacefully on March 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Debra Wheeler; two daughters, Kristy Wheeler and Julie Wheeler; son, Frank T. Wheeler III and his wife, Danielle; two grandsons, Cameron Wheeler and Malachi Morgan; brother, Randy Wheeler; and sister, Joyce Archenbronn. Frank will forever be remembered for his love for his family. He had a strong passion for fishing, the beach, and the ocean. The family would like to thank Hospice of Virginia for the compassionate care provided to them. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m., with interment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Virginia.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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July 26, 2013

Hi,

Here I sit after four years and the pain has gotten no easier. I have such a hard time when I try to visit or even to write to you that I have not in a while. I am sorry for this and hope that I am still loved by you.

Life has been difficult at best. Malachi and I are getting on ok but there is an emptiness that cannot be filled.

I hope your birthday was special with all of your friends and family that are now with you. How lucky they are to have you.

I do hope you have gone fishing with my lure, that's right, that special one that I made just for you!!

I will take my leave now as I am doing pretty good without tears, but I know if I stay much longer I will start shedding them.

Please know how much I love you, and miss you, and cannot wait until I can see you and hear your voice again.

Love always,

March 6, 2010

I sit here today writig this and cannot believe it has been one year. I still feel like it was just yesterday and I find myself wondering what to do with myself.

I can't say happy anniversary because it isn't. I do not feel happy about much these days but I hope that one day I will feel that feeling again.

I know that you would be proud of me for having gone through this year with my head held high, or at least I think I have.

I will close for now with the only words that I know and they are I Love You.

Love,

Me

February 27, 2010

Hey sweetie,

I wanted to let you know that I went to the cemetery today and hopefully have taken care of the problems with our marker. They for some unknown reason decided that you were born July 16, 1954 so I now have them re-doing the whole thing over again.

I am having the Army emblem put on there as well as an emblem of Mary.

I also wanted to tell you thank you for being with me during my surgery. I liked the fact that you sent Tess to me as a nurse. That really made me wake up and feel very safe.

I miss you and love you very much.

Love,

Me

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas. I know it is a little late but I have been traveling around today with Mac & Faye to try and keep me from feeling this emptiness that I feel. It worked for a while but as usual I can not get past not having you here with me.

I know too that you do not want me to always be so sad, but I am and that is all there is to it.

I hope your Christmas was special in oh so many ways for you. You got to spend this one with your Family and friends that you have not seen in a long while and for that I am grateful.

I do wish you would let me know that you are still with me and that you are doing well. Maybe one day...

I love you and miss you

Me

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November 6, 2009

I miss you like nobody's business, now just as much as I did eight month's ago.

I wish you would let me know that you are okay. You used to knock every so often, but you have not been around in a while.

Love always

August 17, 2009

Happy Anniversary!! Can not believe that today marks 13 years. What an accomplishment that is. That puts us together for 23 years total, and I for one have loved each and every moment we have had together. I was happily surprised today that I could put your flowers on the wall. That was really special for me. Finally I can bring things up there to you and not have to worry that they will be moved or taken away.

I know I told you I ran into Lisa at the Moose, but to top it all off, I ran into Casey, your nurse from the hospital, three days later. We hugged and hugged and cried some too. She certainly did remember you and was grateful to have been able to take care of you the way that she did. I told her that she was an angel for doing the things that had to be done, like giving you all of the shots and stopping the convulsions not to mention getting your temperature back down. Those were important things that I do not think I would have ever been able to handle. She is just such a wonderful woman.

I sure wish that you would come to see me again. I want so much to be able to talk to you and hug you and kiss you. I know, stop doing that to myself. I just wish, that's all.

I guess I had best go for now, I am starting to get weepy and I know that is something that you probably want me to work on. It will take time.

I love you and I miss you ever so much each day.

July 31, 2009

Hey,

I went to the Moose the other night and you will never guess who I saw. Lisa!! I was so surprised and so was she. We spoke for a few minutes and we had to stop as we were both a little touched by seeing each other and remembering you.

I know I saw you the other night across the room from me and I read your lips when you said I Love You. I hope you saw me answer you I Love You too. I certainly do hope that the next time we are in the same room together we will be able to be closer.

I have been inquiring at the cemetery about the plaque and flower vase but I still have not heard back from them. Maybe they put the vase up I will have to come out a see.

I certainly do miss having you here with me and the girls are missing you too.

Well before I start making a fool out of myself and start crying everywhere I had best go for now.

I will write again soon. In the meantime come and visit if you want to.

I Love you so very much,

July 6, 2009

Happy Birthday Sweetie. I came out to see you today and the balloon got away from me. Hope you managed to reach out and catch it.

I can not believe that it has been four months to the day. I just can not get over this at all.

I hope you find the time to come and visit. I miss you.

I will talk to you later,

Love and Kisses

Me

May 22, 2009

Wanted to say I will see you this weekend and Happy Memorial Day to one of our finest veterans

May 6, 2009

Hi,

Well it has been two months now and the days are not getting any easier for me, although I can manage not to cry all of the time.

I do have my moments like I have been here for the past few days but I try to keep myself in check as you would tell me.

I went to the race here last weekend and it was okay, I had a good enough time. I went with Charles and Wendy and their crew so at least I knew someone. I got a little lonely wishing you could be there and then I realized that you were I just could not see you. I heard you knock on the window early Saturday morning and I woke with a smile. I knew it was you because I seemed to have been
the only one that heard you, Sassy And Sala just kept on sleeping.

Have you seen Mama and Daddy, I hope so. I know that they would love to visit with you if you can find the time. I figure you and Crouse are busy playing and fishing.

I plan on coming to visit you on Sunday, I was going to this past weekend but it was raining and I do not like going out there unless I can sit and talk with you, it is just not the same if I have to stay in the car. I like touching you because I feel closer that way.

I am also going to take some flowers out there for your Mom and Kay, it is Mother's Day you know. I checked and there is a vase on your Mom's marker, I just did not know. I was going to have one put out there if she did not have one. I hope you have been able to see both of them and your Dad also.

I wish they would come on with your stuff so that I can leave things out there for you. It certainly seems to be taking a long time, but I guess everything is starting to feel like that to me now.

Well I guess I will stop for now so that you can get back to what you were doing.

I still am hoping that you will come and see me soon. I could certainly use a good hug..

I love you,

April 11, 2009

Happy Easter Frank.

I gave "little" Frank the bible you had that belonged to Crouse so that he could give it to his sister. I thought that that was a really great idea. I wished that I had thought about that before Easter but getting that on Monday will certainly be a pleasant surprise.

I talked to Daddy a week or so ago and told him that I had not heard from you but that I was told that if I did not that meant I was doing okay. Well, now he is with you and Mama and I still have not heard from anyone. All I want is to know that you are okay and that they are okay and I am being watched over.

I know I am being selfish with these thoughts but I just miss you so much.

I know I should be asking you to look out for the three kids and all, but I just want you to say hello.

I love you and miss you and love you and miss you.

Deb

March 11, 2009

I miss you so much.

Crystal

March 10, 2009

Debbie
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Frankie. He will be greatly missed. I send you and your family all my thoughts and prayers.
"Nothing as far as the eye can see
Just his fishing pole and he..."

Judy Allard

March 9, 2009

Dear Frank, Danielle and Cameron,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please know that you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. May God provide you with comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Judy Allard

Jenny Smullen

March 9, 2009

Debbie,
I was so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Know I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. While words are never enough, I hope that they can bring you some comfort. Take care.

Sammy & Pam Schools

March 9, 2009

Debra & Family:
How sad we were to learn of Frankie's passing. I know he fought long and hard and he is finally at rest. He will be missed by everyone he touched but his memories will comfort you and keep him close.
All Our Love!

Amy Wyman

March 9, 2009

Debbi,

I am so sorry to hear about Frank, but he is in a better place and is no longer in pain. Be grateful for the time you both spent together and cherrish it in your heart forever. My family and I are here for you if you need anything.

Crystal (Hall)Clough

March 9, 2009

Debbie, Frankie, Kristy, and Julie
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how you are hurting. Just know that Big Frankie is not in pain anymore. His body is now at peace. I love you all.

Michelle Hurdle

March 7, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Michelle
VWIL C/O 2001

VWIL c/o 2002

March 7, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Fred Ryan

March 7, 2009

Debbie and Family, sorry to hear about Frankie, we sure had some fun times together at the Eagles Club. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and the Family in these sad times, Phyllis & Freddie

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