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Wheeler Sparrow Obituary

Sparrow, Wheeler
1929 - 2018
Wheeler Sparrow, age 89, passed away November 4, 2018. Celebration of Life 11 AM Friday, November 9, 2018 at Union Grove Baptist Church, 266 N Champion Ave., where his family will receive friends from 10 AM until time of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To extend condolences to the family, please visit Wheeler's online tribute wall at www.diehl-whittaker.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2018.

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Donnya and great niece Meesha

Donnya Sparrow

November 14, 2018

I miss you so much Uncle Wheeler. You were our family's God Father. We all looked up to you, even my father, your "big brother." Thank you for the Legacy you left behind and we shall carry on for you and we shall keep your wife of 61 years, close to us in love and support.
Your niece,
Donnya Sparrow

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Nov

9

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Union Grove Baptist Church

266 N Champion Ave., OH

Nov

9

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Union Grove Baptist Church

266 N Champion Ave., OH

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Diehl-Whittaker Funeral | Cremation Services

1370 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205

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