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Brian, 34, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012. He was born on October 11, 1977 in Orlando, FL. He moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, at the age of 14. Brian attended Charlotte Christian School and graduated with the class of '96 from Southpark Academy.
A self-employed salesman, Brian was a loving son, beloved brother, and dedicated father. With a heart of gold and a personality to match, he was deeply cherished with great friends and a loving family. A child at heart, children young and old gravitated toward Brian where they were unconditionally greeted with an infectious smile, a warm magical hug, and a pat on the back. An avid outdoorsman, hunting or fishing with the Carolina blue skies striking the horizon, and a slight chill to the air was Brian's ideal day. For all those who knew Brian and for all the lives he touched, his presence will forever be missed.
Brian is survived by his father, O'Neal (Donna) Wheatley, his mother, Cynthia (Mark) Ellenburg; his daughter, Kristen Wheatley; sisters, Stephanie (Mark) McConahy and Katherine Wheatley; his niece Hannah; and grandparents, Carl Swanson and Patsy Alcott. He was pre-deceased by his grandfather, Paul Alcott.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 30th, at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Rd., Charlotte. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, in memory of Brian Wheatley, PO Box 241, Harborcreek, PA, 16421, or online at www.huntofalifetime.org.
Condolences may also be expressed at www.HarryandBryantFuneralHome.com.
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Brad Fuller
March 22, 2019
Love you man!!!!
Amber Bledsoe
March 29, 2016
Here it is years later and I just learned of Brian's passing. My heart is crushed. I always thought the world of him and his sweet sweet soul. God bless you all and hope you are well. Love always, Amber
April Herrett
April 18, 2013
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Brian.. He was an amazing young man, so gifted and lived life in such a big and magnetic way.. I was blessed for having the chance to know him, he was a beautiful person in so many ways.. I miss him very much..
I am praying for his family, his daughter and Jessica so they can find peace in their hearts and hold him close in a different way..
Brian, I will see you again some day..until that time..
All My Love,
April
December 27, 2012
9 months and 1 day....time moves forward but the memories neer fade. You remain in my heart and I love you still.
Jessica Edwards
August 5, 2012
4 months have gone by Brian and I still miss you everyday. I carry a piece of you with me everywhere I go. My love for you remains deep, strong and true. I love you, I love you, I love you.
Brian Robertson
April 19, 2012
Thank you for the great memories, Brian. You will be truly missed. God's speed!
April 17, 2012
I offer my deeply felt condolences to his family and friends. We are his next door neighbor. I was gone for 3 months trip and came home today, when my husband told me about the loss of Brian. May God bless his soul and give patience to his family. Quanta Dawn-Light
Louis Panesi
April 10, 2012
Brian and I both worked for the same roofing company last year. Brian visited me at my house almost every day between May and September and we became very good friends. We drank coffee and smoked cigars and talked about life. I'm 23 years older than Brian but we still connected in many ways. Brian had no fear of older people or authority figures. I am a retired airline pilot and Brian loved flying so naturally we had a bond. He introduced me to his sister (nurse) last year and she was also super nice. I now have a framed picture of Brian on my mantle so I can still see him every day. I miss him.
Jessica Edwards
April 6, 2012
We had our future planned out together. My forever with you was not God's forever. He had a plan for bringing us back into eachothers lives and maybe one day I will see it as clearly as you see it now. I will forever miss your smile, kisses on the forehead, cuddling and hugs for no reason other then to say I love you. You are so deeply missed and until I can hold you in my arms again, you will always remain my forever. You showed me how to love and be loved in ways I never knew were possible. I love you, I love you, I love you...
Sharon Pustejovsky
April 5, 2012
Our love and deepest sympathies goes out to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember seeing Brian a few times when I worked at Marion Bass Securities Corp. and he always had a huge smile and kind words for all.
Nicole Johnson
April 3, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to the family. I will never forget the happy memories!! RIP knowing that you are loved!
Rae Capen
April 3, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chet Smith
April 2, 2012
I will miss you Brother!
April 2, 2012
Our prayers and love go to Brian's family and friends. Dear Lord thank you for welcoming Brian into your heavenly realm. We pray for Brian as he sees the face of God. Fonda McGowan and family
Jay Guidotti
April 2, 2012
Brian was one of my best and dear friends. To Brian: I will always remember how you became my friend at SPA. I will remember the doughnuts we did in the gravel parking lot on that first field trip. I will remember all the fish we caught and the things we blew up.I will remember the stink boom we set off and Matt pulling me, then you, then Steve out of class for questioning and we never got in trouble for it. I will remember You and Steve taking me out on my 21st Birthday and making it a night I can't remember. I will remember the night Crowley crashed your motorcycle. I will remember the blast we had in FL. I will remember shooting those potatoes 500 yards across the field on providence road. I will remember going with you to meet your new puppy Bella. I will remember meeting your beautiful daughter for the first time and how proud you were. I will remember how you always took my call as I did with you whenever we just needed to get stuff off our chest. You were my go to friend when I had down time and could always tell you anything without judgment. I will always love you. I look forward to seeing you again and talking about all the fun we had. You will always be in my heart, mind, and soul. Thank You Brian for being my Friend. Love Jay
Jamie Jones
April 1, 2012
Brian you will be missed by all of us, Thank you for all the good memories I will never forget all the good times we had either fishing or hunting.
Kristi Fox
March 31, 2012
Jess, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the pain you are going through. However I know that you are strong and God will show you how to cope with the sorrow and pain. If you ever need to talk or just want to hang out, please give me a call.
March 31, 2012
Brian will forever be missed. Prayers for his family are being sent. Jeremiah 29:11-12
Sarah Swicegood Macrow
Mildred Styles
March 31, 2012
Jess I am so sorry for your loss. Only God can fill the hole in your heart. I feel your pain I lost a grandaughter the same way. we that worked with you knew just how much you worshiped Brian. When you feel you need someone to talk to call me day or night
I will be there. We love very much. Hang strong God will carry you through.
Love You
Mildred S.
Jackie Howie
March 31, 2012
Jessica I am so sorry for your loss.A life cut way to short.In the days to come may the love and memories you two shared help you to find confort and peace.May God's presence be with you in your time of grief and give you courage to face the days ahead.Please know you are loved and supported.
Rebecca Allen
March 30, 2012
Peace to all who loved him
Phyllis Marsh
March 30, 2012
Katherine, Donna and O'Neal
It was with shock seeing that your your dear son and brother has left you too soon. I pray that sweet and dear memories will support and strenghten you as you walk this new path as a family.
With Sympathy
Phyllis Marsh
Jessica Edwards
March 30, 2012
The love of my life...Brian you will forever be in my heart. The love we shared was deep and true. I pray that you have found the peace you were chasing. I love you with my whole heart and soul
Van Wade
March 29, 2012
I always enjoyed Brian in class at Charlotte Christian School. He kept in touch over the years. I will miss the way he made me laugh. He was a special young man.
Sylvia Ward
March 29, 2012
O'Neal my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.
March 29, 2012
Wish I could be there to say goodbye <3
Amber Blackwell
March 29, 2012
“Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.”
You will be deeply missed. You"ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul Wiedemann
March 29, 2012
Brian has a wide open heart and never met a stranger. He was friends with all different types of people, and would give anyone the shirt off his back.
Katie Mays
March 29, 2012
This certainly is a tough one. An enormous loss to so many who loved you. Im having a very difficult time articulating my thoughts these days. I see your face, dear friend, every time I close my eyes. I remember how your brotherly embrace was medicinal; and your smile- it lit up a room. Contagious, that smile. Purely and gracefully contagious. My curiosity, though, the questions that I have, are paralyzing. How do you begin to process the loss of someone you thought could never leave? Time? Prayer? Perhaps both. In the end, I simply hope that you knew how deeply, and unconditionally loved you were. That you are, and always will be. The stars in heaven shine a little brighter now. Watch over us all, and know that you will never be forgotten.
Monty Harris
March 29, 2012
I knew Brian through my brother Scott and all of their buddies at South Park Academy. It had been sometime since I had seen Brian but the one thing I will always remember about Brian was the huge smile he had on his face everytime I would see him. His family, and all of his friends are in my prayers. Rest in peace Brian...
Bricklend Ward (Lipscomb)
March 29, 2012
Brian will always be the "boy next door". What a terrible loss. I am so sorry. O'neal, Donna and Katherine. Your family will be in my prayers.
Mac Moneta
March 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Brian's entire family. Brian was one of the few people I have met that shared the same passion for the outdoors as I do. I am truely going to miss you! I will not let you down this deer season!!! RIP my friend.
March 29, 2012
Billie Fuller
March 29, 2012
Brian has been in my thoughts many times. His passing too soon is so sad and hard to accept. I loved Brian for the child he was. He always made me smile, and although he was so many years younger, he always had time to share some of his life with me. My husband, Jerry, always admired Brian's sportsmanship and hunting abilities. We will both miss Brian and we hope he is at peace. We also hope Brian's family will find comfort in the coming days to help them through time of grief. He was a special person and he was so loved.
Karen Lynch
March 29, 2012
Dear Donna & O'Neal,
I am so very sadden by the loss of Brian. I remember Brian as a wonderful, & kind young man. My prayers are with your family & may God's presence be with you in your time of grief. Know that God is with you & many are lifting you up in prayer.
Brandon (Mays) Camia
March 29, 2012
I'm lucky to have known him and he will hold a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the friends and family who share in my pain.
Chris Turner
March 29, 2012
I will always remember Brian for his smile and his friendly disposition, and I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
Kelley Payne
March 29, 2012
Brian will be missed. We had some great times and some pretty funny memories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I hope they can all find some sense of peace through this hard time.
Darlene Mosley
March 29, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of this news. I have fond memories of Brian & Katherine as a child. My prayers and love go out to each of you.
Wayne & Darlene Mosley
March 29, 2012
I am so sorry. Brian is one of my favorites! He had such a huge loving kind heart...
Bruce Corwin (Brian's HS Principal)
Erika O'Dell & Joe Payne
March 29, 2012
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness felt by all of those who love Brian. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. We send you thoughts of peace, comfort and courage.
"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love." -Leo Buscaglia
Smister Smell
March 29, 2012
My heart aches for you and your family. The the love of son, a father, a friend and a spouse is strong, one that will be deeply missed. The SPA family will have a hole in our hearts for you BW.
March 29, 2012
O'Neal and Donna, my thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry.
Kathy Robertson (Charlotte, NC)
Bradley Dickson
March 29, 2012
A great friend, alot of memories. See you soon enough Brian.
Brad Fuller
March 29, 2012
Brian was a child at heart and always wanted to brighten up the room he was in, I hope he is at peace. Love u bro
Carolyn and John Matjasko
March 29, 2012
Please know that your are in our thoughts and prayers. Brian was a good longtime neighbor and friend to us all here on Mattingridge Drive. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. We are all here if you need anything.
Robert Sebrosky
March 29, 2012
My condolences to the Wheatley family.
There is no doubt that I am going to miss Brian,a very happy, friendly guy. It is now very sad driving up Mattingridge Drive, knowing that I will no longer see this wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Wheatley family.
Bob Sebrosky
Charlotte, NC
Jeff and Kellie Pope
March 29, 2012
O'Neal and Donna, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Brian. Please know that we are praying for God to bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead and to bring about sweet memories of him when you need them most.
March 29, 2012
Praying for your family to somehow find peace through this.
Jackie Fries
March 29, 2012
O'Neal, Donna, & family, I'm sooo sorry to hear of Brian's loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cinde Stinson
March 29, 2012
Dear Donna and family,no words can express how deeply sad I am for the loss of Brian. May you all find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. God Bless!
Beth and Kerry Lanham
March 29, 2012
Our condolences to the Wheatley family. We sure are going to miss Brian's smiling face driving up Mattingridge Drive. RIP Brian, you were loved and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Marni Halvorson
March 29, 2012
Brian's smile was electric and his sense of humor a delight! I recall with fondness teaching him at Charlotte Christian. May the Lord comfort you in the depth of your sorrow and give you sweet memories to sustain you.
Maddox Family
March 29, 2012
Please accept our condolences. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol and Steve Rohletter
March 29, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to O'Neal and Donna and the rest of your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Schmid
March 29, 2012
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief
March 29, 2012
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Brian. He was a good neighbor and friend to all who knew him on Mattingridge Drive. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Frankie Reynolds
March 29, 2012
So sorry.
Dave Finlon
March 29, 2012
While I never met Brian, I know what a terrible loss this is for the family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Kim
March 28, 2012
You will ALWAYS be a part of my heart!
Jeffrey Crowley
March 28, 2012
To my friend BW- I will never forget you nor will I forget all of the fantastic memories. I will always cherish your friendship and hold that close to my heart forever. With that being said, I send my heart out to all of the family and friends who share my pain. We all know we lost a great friend and family member.
Here is where I say- Good bye my friend. I love you.
Dominic Passine
March 28, 2012
You'll be missed brother. "I'll get you back at the beach."
Alyson Laney
March 28, 2012
Brian was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He was a big part of my high school years at Southpark and he was a wonderful friend!
Alyson (Pettus) Laney
Dominic Passine
March 28, 2012
You will surely be missed brother.
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