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1984
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2021
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Joshua Wheatley Obituary
He was born Aug. 17, 1984 in Marion County. He was a former employee of TG Kentucky and a construction worker.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Karen Smith Wheatley (2009).
Survivors include: three daughters, Leanna, Natalie, and Courtney Wheatley, all of Raywick; his father, Thomas Michael Wheatley Sr. of Raywick; his grandmother, Joann Floyd of Louisville; three brothers, Thomas Michael Wheatley Jr., Jason Case Smith, and Cedar David Smith, all of Raywick; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 108 Main Street, Raywick, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. David W. Naylor will officiate.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. by Deacon Joseph R. Dant.
He gave the gift of life as an organ donor.
Pallbearers are Tommy Wheatley, Jason Smith, Cedar Smith, Bobby Wheatley, Chris Wheatley, and Joey Wheatley.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral home is limited to 50 percent occupancy. Face coverings are required, and food and drink are prohibited.
Mattingly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Wheatley
Natalie Wheatley
July 12, 2023
I love and loved you so much. I always looked up to you. You were my favorite role model. You really were my everything. I couldn´t wait to go to your house as a child. I thought about it all throughout the week. Then when time came I would run straight to you and almost knock you over. Every kiss on my forehead was wet but I never wiped it off bc I loved you that much. My twin. I look almost identical to you and for that I will always forever be proud of it. I miss your soft voice. I miss the way you stand and how your feet turned when you walked. I miss the chain that held your wallet in your back pocket. I miss you teaching the most interesting but random things. I just miss you.I can still hear you telling me to lose that attitude girl. You were simply amazing. Our beautiful memories replay in my head everyday. You are always on my mind in some way and forever will be. I haven´t gotten over how tragically it happened but I know in time I will. I am not rushing it. I try to think of everything good. You still live inside my soul and heart. Our memories live in my mind. And I still feel your love. You were absolutely beautiful and so was and is your energy. I love you dad. Rest in peace
leanna wheatley
February 26, 2021
I want to say that He was a good father and even though his funeral is over, the images in my head will never go away. Thank you to the people that cared for him when he was alive. And, thank you to the people at the funeral home for doing such a great job.
Micah Followay
February 4, 2021
Sending my love and thoughts to Josh and everyone knew him. Remember when Karen would babysit me with Josh and the boys.
Junie, Carolyn and Alan Mattingly of Mattingly Funeral Home
February 4, 2021
You have our sympathies.
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Ronald Wheatley
February 4, 2021
We feel for you brother-I love you Tommy-Ronny
julie tingle
February 3, 2021
So Sorry For Your Loss, Tommy. I pray Jesus Gives you Peace & comfort,Only he Can,Along with strength.So Sorry
Jody shewmaker
February 3, 2021
u got my prayers
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