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Leonard Wheatley Obituary
January 15, 1946 - January 13, 2021
Chapin, South Carolina - Leonard Palmer Wheatley, Jr., of Chapin, passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving wife of 37 years, Vicki Derrick Wheatley and his son, Craig Derek Wheatley, Ed.D.
Born in Augusta, Georgia on January 15, 1946 he was the son of the late Leonard Palmer Wheatley, Sr. and Elise Newsome Wheatley.
Palmer was a Vietnam Veteran who served with the United States Navy Seabees of the Amphibious Construction Battalion Two.
As a former Boy Scout leader, Palmer had served as the second Scoutmaster of Troop 870 and received the Vigil Honor rank in the Order of the Arrow.
He retired from the Lexington Richland School District Five Transportation Department.
Palmer was a member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church where he was active with the Lutheran Men in Mission, Social Ministry and Building and Maintenance Committees.
Graveside services will be held at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church Cemetery on January 18 at 3:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to attend, but will be asked to abide by the state's recommendations of wearing a mask and social distancing to provide a safe environment for all. Services will be viewable via livestream on Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel's Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church Building Fund, 11733 Broad River Road, Chapin, SC 29036 or to a charity of one's choice.
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Mike Pickett
January 17, 2021
Vicki, Craig & Family,
I am sadden to learn of Palmer’s passing. Palmer was my trainer when I became a Bus Driver for Lex-Richland School District 5, but more importantly We were Friends. I have many smiling moments to remember because of our friendship. I pray Godspeed to each of you during this difficult time.
Mike Pickett
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
January 17, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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