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James Wheeler Obituary
October 28, 1942 - September 9, 2015
Bonaire , GA- James C. Wheeler, 72, entered into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, September 9, 2015.
James was born on October 28, 1942 in Batesville, Mississippi to the late Jesse Wheeler and Viola Holman. He was a member of New Life Worship Center and a former minister of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Cary, North Carolina. James proudly served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He was a senior member of the Civil Air Patrol, Warner Robins Senior Club, and the Ted Wright Club. In his spare time James loved fishing and spending time with his family.
His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife, Cecelia Wheeler of Bonaire; sons, Jerry Wheeler (Kimberley) of Warner Robins, Julian Wheeler (Cynthia) of Hampton, Virginia, Marvin Wheeler of Warner Robins, Maurice Randall of Raleigh, North Carolina, Nicole Randall of Cary, North Carolina, Janine Everett (Robert) of Acworth, Georgia; and 6 grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. McCullough Funeral Home. After the service, Mr. Wheeler will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery.
The family will accept flowers but those who wish may be given in memory of James C. Wheeler to Heart of Georgia Hospice, 103 Westridge Drive, Warner Robins, Ga. 31088.
Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with Mr. Wheeler's arrangements.
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Z and W Hankins
September 20, 2015
Just learned today of this sad news. Minister Wheeler always gave encouraging words to my family and me. Prayers for all family members. Sorry we didn't know in time to attend services.
Jackie Bradley
September 11, 2015
Minister Wheeler I will truly miss your smiling face and encouragement. Cecelia and kids my prayers and love are with you. Much love..
Janet & Steve Scott
September 10, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We were blessed to know Mr. James and have him as our neighbor & friend.
Sally Kryk
September 10, 2015
James, you will be missed. RIP our friend, Mickey and Sally Kryk
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