Walter "Gerry" Wheeler

1951 - 2023

Walter D. Wheeler, 71, died February 15, 2023 after a short illness. He was born in Antigua, West Indies, and is predeceased by his parents, Stanley E. Wheeler and Thelma Farara Wheeler, and a brother Stanley E. "Gene" Wheeler, II. He is survived by a son, Nicholas E. Wheeler of Virginia Beach, an Aunt, Cecelia Davies of South Carolina, a special cousin, Merlene Rippon of Antigua, and several other dear cousins. Gerry served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS America during the final years of the Vietnam War, and was stationed in Norfolk, VA and Brunswick, ME. He later continued with civilian service at the Naval Air Reworks Facility, and Defense Logistics Agency (formerly Naval Supply Center), Norfolk, VA until retirement. He loved to work on cars, and regularly volunteered at the Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach. Memorial plans will be private and have been entrusted to the care of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Princess Anne Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, or to the Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23457.