John Wheeler
1948 - 2014
John Wheeler
1948 - 2014
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BORN
1948
DIED
2014
John Wheeler Obituary
1948-2014
John Douglas Wheeler, 66, of Walnut Hill, passed away May 28, 2014 in Pensacola. John was born in Warren, Arkansas and was of the Baptist Faith.
John began his career as an Arkansas State Trooper. He also worked as a Warren Police Officer for the Warren Police Dept. in Arkansas. He was a 20 year veteran of the US Navy. During his time in the Navy, he was a Petty Officer 1st class Nuclear Med Tech Security Force Officer. John was a Deputy Fire Chief of the Bellview VFD and he was the IT Tech Smartcop who successfully developed 800 radio communications for the PJC Police Dept. and the Gulf Breeze Police Dept. He was a full-time Pensacola Junior College Police Officer at the Downtown College, a part-time Police Officer for the Gulf Breeze Police Dept. and a Dispatcher for the Pensacola Police Dept. The remaining of his career led him to the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services. While there he worked as a Workmans Comp Investigator and then moved to an Investigator with the Fire Marshalls Office - Insurance. Finally, John retired as an Investigator with the State of Florida Dept of Financial Services WC Investigator.
In 2012, John underwent a successful kidney transplant at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL.
His parents, Douglas Ray Wheeler and Frances Powell-Wheeler of Warren, AR preceded him in death.
Survivors include his life partner and caretaker, Paul Timothy Ferguson of Walnut Hill, FL; sisters, Donna Raines (Marlin) and Nancy Jones (Calvin) both of Warren, AR; brother, Jimmy Wheeler; nephew, Pastor Eddie Raines (Jodi) of Warren, AR; Nieces, Sarah Valentine (Matt) of Warren, AR, Michelle Johnson (Pete) of Meghee, AR and Deanne Dillon (Sean) of Conway, AR; Great Nephews and Nieces, Alex, Andrew, Abby, Amelia, Kelsie, Paven, M.J., Aidyn and Zoey all of Warren, AR.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 11:00-12:00 at Eastern Gate Funeral Home with the funeral services beginning at 12 noon. Pastor Hazel Godwin from Pine Forest Pentecostal Church and Pastor Eddie Raines from Victory Baptist Church in Hampton, AR will be officiating. Interment will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Shands hospital kidney donor foundation. Eastern Gate Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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March 5, 2018
May Gods unfailing love continue to carry you when you feel weak. There is no pain in this world too great for him to ease. 2Cor4:7 2Cor1:3
Jonathan Kanzigg
March 24, 2015
My name is Jonathan Kanzigg with the Florida Fire Chiefs Association. I am trying to get in touch with John's partner or family members. FFCA would like to recognize him for his years of service at our summer conference. Please email me at [email protected]
June 9, 2014
Godspeed John.
Carl Wehrspaun
June 5, 2014
Another Bellview Firefighter thanks you for being a part of our Family, you will be missed. You were part of a great Team we had and provided leadership during some stressful times. I learned a lot, and still remember the core values you taught. Thank You
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Susan Wilson
June 4, 2014
I worked with John at PPD. What I remember most was his sense of humor and his laugh. My sympathies to his partner and family.
Farewell my Friend
David Eskridge
June 3, 2014
It was truly and honor to know you and to work along side you. Rest easy dear friend.
Nancy Newland-Beverly
June 3, 2014
John worked for me and with me at Pensacola Junior College Police Department. He was a valued member of our team and I appreciated his willingness to share his knowledge for the good of our department. John was dependable and loyal, giving 110% to the job he was assigned. On a personal note, John was a good man, one I was honored to call, "friend." I've missed our visits over the years as John moved on to be an asset to other organizations. My prayers are with all who loved John. His legacy will touch the lives of many.
Amy Wheeler
June 2, 2014
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
Peace be with you always...
Thomas Webster
June 2, 2014
John, worked with you at Gulf Breeze Police, always a great time.. We will miss you!!!
Vera Ferguson
June 2, 2014
John, my dear friend. You have been to my house many times for meals, but the first time you ate with me I made cornbread dressing. You said "that's the best I've ever had" you said I should put a patent on it. You made me feel very special. You have been a member of our family for over 20 years. You will be greatly missed. My son Paul loved you very much. You taught him strength and caring. He took care of you til the very end. You fought a long battle but you got tired. The Lord knew this and took you home. One day I will see you in heaven. I love you, John
John Sumner
June 2, 2014
John. You will be missed greatly. I've known you since Millington in 1973 when you lived across the street from me and my family. Then to meet up again with you when I was grown and to fight fire with you in Bellview. It was my honor to know you. RIP my friend.
Mike Cline
June 2, 2014
I has the Honor to work with John as a Young Hospital Corpsman, to teach EMT, fight fires with him, and most of all call him my friend RIP My Brother
Eddie Roukema
June 2, 2014
Been a long time John but will never forget the good times at Bellview Fire Department RIP brother
John being silly :)
Angie Brown
June 1, 2014
John's Retirement
Angie Brown
June 1, 2014
Michael Ferguson
May 31, 2014
Our hearts are heavy with sadness with the news of John's passing. He will be sorely missed, as he was a member of our extended family. His long friendship with my brother Paul is a true testament of what a friend really is.
John was steadfast in his commitment to give my brother guidance and support through the years. He was a generous and giving person throughout his life, answering the call to both miltary and civil duty, serving with distinction. John had endured many health hardships. He was strong and gave it his all, till God decided to call him home. In remembrance of John we offer our deepest heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
We are blessed to have known him, and take solace to know that he is with his Lord... God Bless you John...with love, the family of Michael, Vicki, Brenton, and Corey Ferguson
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