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Billie Wheeler Obituary
Billie was a plumber and worked for the Plumbers and Gas Fitters Union Local # 5. He was an avid hunter, loved to ride his Harley and was a die- hard Cowboys fan.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his children, Billie Joe Wheeler III and Morgan Elizabeth Wheeler, sisters, Jo Ann Conners and Debra Ann Tavenner and husband Mark, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be remembered by many friends, including special friends, Rusty, Denny and Chip. He was preceded in death by a special uncle, Jay Gastley.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m., on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, Frederick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
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Shirley Boyer Wastler
November 7, 2021
Janice and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. Your special memories of Billy will remain in your heart forever and eventually will give you peace.
Shirley Coblentz
November 6, 2021
Dear Janice, I am so sorry to learn of your son's passing and offer my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Shirley Coblentz
Cheri Rhoderick
November 6, 2021
Janice and family.
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am to hear of Billie',s passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melanie
November 6, 2021
Forever in my memories.
Karen O'Neal
November 5, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Some day , not now and perhaps not for a long while .- you will remember all you shared with Billie ( Papa Smurf) with less pain and more joy. With Deepest sympathy.
Karen O’Neal “ Blondie “ and Mike and Wendy Muller.
Amy Paxton
November 5, 2021
We will remember you fondly always, Paintbrush. Love, Mark and Amy
James Spencer
November 5, 2021
Lord, in this life you embraced our brother Billie Joe Wheeler, Jr. with your tender love; grant him eternal rest. Welcome him into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
We pray that his family and friends hold on to the cherished memories of Billie and all we have loved and lost in this lifetime.
Lou Spencer
Assistant Business Manager
UA Local 5 Plumbers and Gasfitters
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Nov
7
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Keeney & Basford Funeral Homes, P.A.106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Nov
8
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Keeney & Basford Funeral Homes, P.A.106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
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